Thalhimers Cuffed Beanie
One size / Baby Pink
$24.99
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Remember Thalhimers, the Richmond-born retailer whose story began in 1842 and reached shoppers across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This cuffed beanie offers a simple way to carry that regional department-store history into cool-weather routines. Its story recalls the downtown flagship, the Richmond Room, and holiday memories shaped by the store’s Snow Bear and later Lego Land attraction. A fitting pick for former shoppers, Richmond supporters, and collectors of Southern retail history.
Thalhimers began in Richmond, Virginia, where William Thalhimer, an immigrant from Germany, opened a dry goods store in 1842. His grandson, William B. Thalhimer, developed it into Richmond’s first department store, and the business grew into a regional chain across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with a store in Memphis, Tennessee. Its downtown Richmond flagship stood at Seventh and Broad Streets; an addition was built in 1939. The store’s Richmond Room restaurant and its fried-chicken spin-off, Golden Skillet, became part of its local history. In 1978, California-based Carter Hawley Hale Stores acquired the chain. In 1990, Carter Hawley Hale sold Thalhimers to St. Louis-based May Company for $325 million. In February 1992, Thalhimers merged into The Hecht Company, May’s Washington, DC division. Nearly all locations were rebranded as Hecht’s; two Charleston stores and the Memphis store went to Dillard’s. The Lynnhaven Mall location remained Thalhimers until May 1992, then became a second Hecht’s location in November. After Federated Department Stores acquired May Company in 2005, many former Thalhimers-area Hecht’s stores became part of Macy’s South in 2006. The downtown Richmond flagship closed in January 1992 and was demolished in 2004.
Remember Thalhimers, the Richmond-born retailer whose story began in 1842 and reached shoppers across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This cuffed beanie offers a simple way to carry that regional department-store history into cool-weather routines. Its story recalls the downtown flagship, the Richmond Room, and holiday memories shaped by the store’s Snow Bear and later Lego Land attraction. A fitting pick for former shoppers, Richmond supporters, and collectors of Southern retail history.
Thalhimers began in Richmond, Virginia, where William Thalhimer, an immigrant from Germany, opened a dry goods store in 1842. His grandson, William B. Thalhimer, developed it into Richmond’s first department store, and the business grew into a regional chain across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with a store in Memphis, Tennessee. Its downtown Richmond flagship stood at Seventh and Broad Streets; an addition was built in 1939. The store’s Richmond Room restaurant and its fried-chicken spin-off, Golden Skillet, became part of its local history. In 1978, California-based Carter Hawley Hale Stores acquired the chain. In 1990, Carter Hawley Hale sold Thalhimers to St. Louis-based May Company for $325 million. In February 1992, Thalhimers merged into The Hecht Company, May’s Washington, DC division. Nearly all locations were rebranded as Hecht’s; two Charleston stores and the Memphis store went to Dillard’s. The Lynnhaven Mall location remained Thalhimers until May 1992, then became a second Hecht’s location in November. After Federated Department Stores acquired May Company in 2005, many former Thalhimers-area Hecht’s stores became part of Macy’s South in 2006. The downtown Richmond flagship closed in January 1992 and was demolished in 2004.
| One size | |
| Length (Uncuffed), in | 12.00 |
| Length (Cuffed), in | 9.00 |
| Width, in | 8.13 |
| Circumreference, in | 17.25 - 18.50 |
This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.
Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.
Product features
- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.
- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.
- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.
- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.
- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.
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 1501KC, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
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.