White cowboy hat with a purple band honoring Reagan’s hometown of Dixon, Illinois, clearly signed on the side in felt tip by Reagan. In fine condition, with some expected light spreading of ink due to nature of material, and some light spotting to hat. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Ken Wendland, who states that the “hat was signed while I…visited President Reagan at his office on October 13, 1989. The autograph is verified by the photo taken in his office on October 13, 1989.” Also accompanied by a color copy of aforementioned photo, showing Reagan with Wendland and his family, with the hat in Wendland’s hand. RR Auction COA.
