I’ve got my writing shoes on, and I am wearing an orange baseball cap.
The label said it’s 100 percent cotton, with nylon lining. It is made by a company called Adams Headwear.
This is what the inside label says: ADAMS. New York. Paris. Milan.
This is what the other inside label says: Made in China.
That’s pretty amusing. Not to mention sad.
I bought the orange cap a few weeks ago. It came in a choice of other colors, such as lime green, deep purple and powder blue. I knew the instant I saw it that was going to be my souvenir from my beach trip.
I didn’t think twice about paying $14 for it.
That’s because on the outside of the cap it says:
PIGGLY WIGGLY Apalachicola, Fla.
I would be willing to bet you don’t know too many people with a baseball cap from the Piggly Wiggly in Apalachicola. Bet you don’t know many who would be willing to admit they’ve ever even been there, much less pay $14 for it.
But I fell in love with it, right there between between the sunscreen and the watermelons.
There is sentimental value to it. I tell you about it in my next post.
Ed … I have the same Piggly Wiggly baseball cap but in light purple that says “PIGGLY WIGGLY Apalachicola, Fla.”. When I read your article I went to look at my cap to see what it said and was surprised. I got it I think three years ago the week of Christmas when my family was spending the week on St. George Island. We went grocery shopping at that Piggly Wiggly and I couldn’t resist getting one. I’m glad you wrote this story ’cause it brings back happy memories!! Thanks … Nita
Hi Ed! I have a Piggly Wiggly t-shirt that I got in St. Simons. Have to go there whenever I’m on the island. Sure miss have them locally.
I need a replace cap…mine is wearing out…it is Tan with Red Letters…any help…