Emmett Kelly Jr. For President Campaign Straw Hat – Flambro EKJ Collectible
Emmett Kelly Jr. For President Campaign Straw Hat – Flambro EKJ Collectible
Only Emmett Kelly Jr. could run for president and make it feel completely reasonable.
This vintage EKJ novelty straw hat features a red, white, and blue campaign band reading Emmett Kelly Jr. For President — a star in place of the “o” in “For.” It is a wearable piece of American circus humor: the hobo clown as political candidate, the campaign trail as circus act. Produced by Flambro as part of the broader EKJ merchandise line, these hats were sold as novelty collectibles and are increasingly hard to find in this condition.
Vintage condition. Please review photographs carefully for exact cosmetic condition.
Item Details
- Character: Emmett Kelly Jr. — Weary Willie hobo clown
- Style: Straw boater hat with red, white, and blue campaign band
- Brand: Flambro / EKJ
- Type: Novelty wearable collectible
- Condition: Vintage — please review all photographs for exact condition
Availability
Available for local pickup at The Foundry, 35 W Huron Street, Suite 101, Pontiac, Michigan. Shipping available — select at checkout.
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