'Coon Skin Hats  

Coon-skin hats were a huge fad in the 1950's, all due to Fess Parker's portrayal of Davy Crockett (left).  Every boy had to have one and wore it everywhere he went; even to bed.  But long before the fad, raccoon skins were used as an insulation from the elements by the fur traders during the 1700's and the american indians knew the value of raccoon skin not only for hats but for shoes and clothing as well.