“To Hell with Spain, Remember the Maine!” A battle cry on their lips! An homage from the Papa as he knits a watch cap that speaks to the century’s turn, to the birth of empire, to the beginnings of homogeny. The Maine Cap!
This 1898 U.S.N. Knit has been extensively researched from archival photos and reversed engineered by hand knit in a gorgeous lightweight 100% Corriedale Peruvian Worsted wool evoking the ‘seed stitch’ of yesteryear and saluting the iconic predecessor of all naval watch caps. Unmatched warmth to weight ratio!
Stand the watch, be the pride of the fleet, wear the Maine Cap.
-Completely handmade in Montana USA.
-100% wool.
-Available in Havana Black in an exclusive historical release.
-One size fits most as well is extremely stretchy and accomodating.
-Includes Vintage early 20th century Red Cross donor pocket tinny. (see main photo or similar upon availability)
***NOTE: The Maine cap is not subject to discounting. Each watch cap is hand made in exceedingly small quantities and as such is not to be sold at a lesser price. I will not honour any abandoned check out discounting on this item, if you have to think about it chances are it'll be gone before you get back to your cart.
10/10, it’s perfectly shaped and sized even for my big head. A jewel in the collection.
awesome thank you!
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WilliamInNashville
Got one! (Finally)
A real piece of functional artwork. The wool…Corriedale Peruvian; wow, not a hint of ichy-ness! Surprisingly, lightweight, but effective at keeping the chill at bay! Truly, a cut above the rest of the crew and their std. 782 winter headgear! Now if we could just persuade the Papa to put a boot in the supply chain commander’s posterior to churn out a few more in black…(for covert night raids onto the north coast of Hokkaido) - I could have a matching set!
Well done William glad you scored one.
S
Stephan B.
What a cap!
Glad one of these gorgeous caps found its way to me right in time for the Swiss Winter!
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Ed
Will you pls make more of the sub hunter caps?
Hell Cat Olive Drab edition.
Justin
Easily the best hat I have ever worn
I lucked out and found one second hand. Never heard of the brand, but I like duck camo, so I took a chance.
Man, I put this hat on and was blown away. So comfortable, such high quality and such a slick fit.
I have a low crown and this fits just right, not coming down on my ears at all. Absolutely perfect and I will 100% be buying another hat in the future
Hell Cat Frog Camo
Will F.
Fantastic cap!
Second cap from Papa and couldn’t be happier!
Hell Cat Olive Drab edition.
Bryce
Years of unmatched wearing enjoyment.
I’ve been wearing Papa Nui hats for years, from the Denim Devastator to my most recent purchases, and nothing quite compares to the quality, craftsmanship, and enjoyment I get from wearing them.
Directors Cap.
Chris B.
Ace of Caps, On Station..
Got it framed and it found its wall — between a Pacifica Island Art Hawaiian giclée and a T&C board I’ve had since ‘02, next to the Fender and the amp. Twenty years of Pacific surf on either side of a punk rock aviator in a Corsair felt like the right company. That’s what the Papa Nui aesthetic does: ties surf, military, and punk rock together without any of it feeling forced.
Papa Nui ACE OF CAPS art poster. ( must be purchased separately cannot be bundled with another product )
Thank you very much for your kind and prompt assistance with my shipping inquiry. I am extremely pleased with both the patch and the hat. The quality exceeded my expectations, and I sincerely hope to purchase from you again in the future.
I own a few Papa Nui caps now. They’re all great but this is especially up there at the top of the pile. Well made. As always, but also versatile. Great cap.
