Bergner's Embroidered Dad Cap Hat
One size / Black
$29.99
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Bergner's started in downtown Peoria in 1889, founded by Peter Alan Bergner as P.A. Bergner & Co. Its landmark flagship brought shoppers a tea room, millinery, cobbler, and Fine China department, before the business expanded to more locations and became part of a wider Midwestern retail group. This embroidered dad cap hat celebrates that distinctive regional story, including the Sheridan Village store opened in 1957 and the brand's continued life as an online retailer.
P.A. Bergner & Co., known as Bergner's, was founded by Peter Alan Bergner in downtown Peoria, Illinois, in 1889. Its six-floor red stone flagship featured a tea room, millinery, cobbler, and Fine China department. A second Peoria store opened at Sheridan Village in 1957; during 1961–1973, it led U.S. department stores in merchandise sold per square foot. The chain expanded across Illinois in the 1970s, acquired Springfield's Myers Brothers in 1978, and bought Boston Store and three Gimbel's locations in 1985. In 1989, it acquired Chicago-based Carson Pirie Scott, creating a five-state retail group. After filing for bankruptcy in 1991, the company emerged in 1993 as Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Proffitt's acquired it in 1998. Bon-Ton bought Bergner's and its Northern Department Store group in 2006. Bon-Ton ceased operations in 2018, closing the remaining Bergner's stores. CSG Generation acquired Bon-Ton's intellectual property that year; BrandX.com, Inc. acquired those assets in 2021, and Bergner's became an online retailer. The downtown Peoria store closed in 1986, and its building was demolished in 2000.
Bergner's started in downtown Peoria in 1889, founded by Peter Alan Bergner as P.A. Bergner & Co. Its landmark flagship brought shoppers a tea room, millinery, cobbler, and Fine China department, before the business expanded to more locations and became part of a wider Midwestern retail group. This embroidered dad cap hat celebrates that distinctive regional story, including the Sheridan Village store opened in 1957 and the brand's continued life as an online retailer.
P.A. Bergner & Co., known as Bergner's, was founded by Peter Alan Bergner in downtown Peoria, Illinois, in 1889. Its six-floor red stone flagship featured a tea room, millinery, cobbler, and Fine China department. A second Peoria store opened at Sheridan Village in 1957; during 1961–1973, it led U.S. department stores in merchandise sold per square foot. The chain expanded across Illinois in the 1970s, acquired Springfield's Myers Brothers in 1978, and bought Boston Store and three Gimbel's locations in 1985. In 1989, it acquired Chicago-based Carson Pirie Scott, creating a five-state retail group. After filing for bankruptcy in 1991, the company emerged in 1993 as Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Proffitt's acquired it in 1998. Bon-Ton bought Bergner's and its Northern Department Store group in 2006. Bon-Ton ceased operations in 2018, closing the remaining Bergner's stores. CSG Generation acquired Bon-Ton's intellectual property that year; BrandX.com, Inc. acquired those assets in 2021, and Bergner's became an online retailer. The downtown Peoria store closed in 1986, and its building was demolished in 2000.
Product features
- Unstructured 6-panel body for a relaxed, low-profile fit
- Permacurv® precurved visor with 4-row stitching and color-matched underbill
- Self-fabric hideaway strap with antique brass buckle and grommet for adjustable fit
- 100% cotton construction (Green Camo variant 65% polyester / 35% cotton)
- Sewn-in label and brand sticker on visor; adult sizing (not for ages 0–3)
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
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Product information: Yupoong 6245CM, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults. For adults. Not for use by ages 0-3
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.