The Green Book Chauffeur Hat

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During segregation and the Green Book era, Black travelers often wore chauffeur hats while driving, especially in luxury or newer cars. This was a safety tactic — if they were stop ped by police or harassed, the hat gave the impression that they were a driver for a white employer, not the owner of the car. In a time when owning something nice could put your life at risk, that small detail could mean the difference between passing through safely or facing danger. Body: Wool Brim: Leather Linning: Satin Show more