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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Fact of the Day: Panama Hat
Despite the name, panama hats originated in Ecuador.
If the term "Panama hat" was coined in America (and I don't know that it was), the proximity of that country to the USA, as well as building of the canal, might be the reason for the name. Americans went down to work down on the canal, and saw people wearing those hats. Just a guess, that's all.
So I wonder why they were called Panama hats. I love being able to visit blogs again. :- )
ReplyDeleteMaybe it rolls off the tongue better
ReplyDeleteFalse advertising!
ReplyDeleteFunny
ReplyDeleteThat's typical. The people who invent things are never the oens to get the credit.
ReplyDeleteLOLZ...that's actually quite funny:D
ReplyDeleteAnd why not?!
ReplyDeleteMy dad was a dairy farmer but he wore a panama hat all summer long!
ReplyDeleteIf the term "Panama hat" was coined in America (and I don't know that it was), the proximity of that country to the USA, as well as building of the canal, might be the reason for the name. Americans went down to work down on the canal, and saw people wearing those hats. Just a guess, that's all.
ReplyDeleteI hate hat so the post is not for me :D
ReplyDeleteI went to find out the answer. It took a while, but I got it. I prefer the name JipiJapa. That sounds happy and fun like the hats they are.
ReplyDeleteThat is interesting!
ReplyDeleteWhatever the origin of the name " Panama hat," the hat is great protection against the hot sun,
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