Up for sale is an authentic, vintage 1979 Walt Disney World EPCOT Center Groundbreaking Hard Hat. This rare piece of theme park history was produced for the official groundbreaking ceremony held on October 1, 1979, making it a premier artifact for serious Disneyana and Imagineering collectors.
This is a genuine Bullard Model 5000 safety shell manufactured in Sausalito, California. It features a clear factory date stamp on the inner rim from August 17, 1979, which perfectly verifies its authenticity and historical timeline leading up to the groundbreaking event.
Condition Details:
• Shell: The white plastic shell is in excellent vintage condition, retaining a bright white color and a great gloss finish. There is no severe yellowing or deep gouges, only minor surface scuffing near the top ridge from storage.
• Decals: The front "EPCOT Center" logo sticker and the "Ground Breaking 1979" brim sticker are both fully intact with crisp, vibrant text. There is only some minimal, expected lifting along the top right edge of the front logo.
• Interior: Please note that the internal suspension webbing and straps are missing. This listing is for the hard hat shell only.
The hat will be packed with professional care to protect the fragile vintage decals from friction and safely shipped with full tracking and insurance. Please look closely at the photos for the exact condition, and feel free to reach out with any questions.
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