Watt & Shand Cuffed Beanie
One size / Baby Pink
$24.99
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Carry a piece of Lancaster’s retail past with a Watt & Shand Cuffed Beanie. The name recalls a department store that began with a $5 wool plaid shawl in 1878, moved to East King Street, and became a landmark of downtown commerce. Its later Park City Center presence, expanded departments, and preserved Beaux Arts facade give this heritage-inspired accessory a strong connection to Pennsylvania history and local memory.
Watt & Shand was a department store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with roots in the New York Store, opened on March 9, 1878, by Peter T. Watt, Gilbert Thompson, and James Shand. The store sold foreign and domestic dry goods, upscale merchandise, and famously began with a $5 wool plaid shawl. After Thompson died during the first year, Watt and Shand renamed the business Watt, Shand and Company. The store moved to 8-10 East King Street in 1880, shortened its name to Watt & Shand in 1885, and expanded into 6 East King Street. A ladies' ready-to-wear department was added in 1889. Expansion continued through acquisitions, including buildings at 23 Penn Square in 1905, Appel & Weber jewelry in 1959, and Hager's Department Store in 1968. A Park City Center location opened in 1970. The downtown store completed a three-year renovation in 1984, but the business was purchased by The Bon-Ton in 1992. The downtown location closed in March 1995. Its Beaux Arts building, later listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was demolished in 2006, while its facade was preserved in a hotel and convention complex.
Watt & Shand Cuffed Beanie
$24.99
Sale price
$24.99
Regular price
Carry a piece of Lancaster’s retail past with a Watt & Shand Cuffed Beanie. The name recalls a department store that began with a $5 wool plaid shawl in 1878, moved to East King Street, and became a landmark of downtown commerce. Its later Park City Center presence, expanded departments, and preserved Beaux Arts facade give this heritage-inspired accessory a strong connection to Pennsylvania history and local memory.
Watt & Shand was a department store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with roots in the New York Store, opened on March 9, 1878, by Peter T. Watt, Gilbert Thompson, and James Shand. The store sold foreign and domestic dry goods, upscale merchandise, and famously began with a $5 wool plaid shawl. After Thompson died during the first year, Watt and Shand renamed the business Watt, Shand and Company. The store moved to 8-10 East King Street in 1880, shortened its name to Watt & Shand in 1885, and expanded into 6 East King Street. A ladies' ready-to-wear department was added in 1889. Expansion continued through acquisitions, including buildings at 23 Penn Square in 1905, Appel & Weber jewelry in 1959, and Hager's Department Store in 1968. A Park City Center location opened in 1970. The downtown store completed a three-year renovation in 1984, but the business was purchased by The Bon-Ton in 1992. The downtown location closed in March 1995. Its Beaux Arts building, later listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was demolished in 2006, while its facade was preserved in a hotel and convention complex.
| 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, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: Blank product sourced from Vietnam, Bangladesh or the Republic of Korea, 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.