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Tom Petty's personally-owned and -worn black top hat custom-made by famous Hollywood hatmaker Baron California Hats, size 7 1/4, signed and inscribed on the inner satin lining in black felt tip, "To Thomas, From Tom Petty." Accompanied by two original color glossy 4 x 6 candid photos of Petty signing the hat for the 8-year-old Thomas Acocella, who was born blind at birth, plus a newspaper clipping describing their meeting: "The two Toms: Reddingite Thomas Acocilla [sic], left, got the chance to meet his idol, rock legend Tom Petty, right, at a concert in Hartford on June 29. Thomas, eight, arrived in a stretch limo with another idol, Tommy Edison from radio station Star 99.9. Mr. Petty, who rarely permits such visits backstage, spent 10 to 15 minutes with Thomas before the show, and then autographed and gave the boy his trademark top hat." In overall fine condition.
Tom Petty’s fashion sense was effortlessly cool, often defined by his signature hats that became a staple of his rock 'n' roll image. From wide-brimmed fedoras to vintage-styled custom top hats, his headwear added a touch of mystery and swagger to his laid-back, denim-heavy wardrobe. This personally-worn example, given as a gift before his show with the Heartbreakers at the Meadows Music Theater in Hartford, Connecticut, on June 29, 1999, represents both his timeless style and unselfish generosity.
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