#3466 • Michael Jackson's Black Wool Fedora From MJJ

Part of Archives of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Est. $7,000-$9,500 Michael Jackson's Personally Owned Custom Black Wool Fedora W/Letter From MJJ Productions - This black wool fedora was custom made for and personally owned by Michael Jackson. This instantly recognizable piece of iconic memorabilia is size large, and is embossed with Michael Jackson's name in gold lettering on the inner brim. The fedora is signed Michael Jackson and dated 1998 on the brim, along with a symbol that Michael often signed with. This fedora will be accompanied by a letter from MJJ Productions in the original envelope dated 1989, which states that Michael signed two fedoras for a journalist and his daughter "Sarah". There are a few theories about why Jackson autographed things the way he did, with the date 1998 and the "ooo" upward arrow. It is said that he began signing with "1998" in 1988, and one theory is that he had simply made a mistake, and another is that he was prophesizing his death. A more likely theory is that he believed that his career would come full circle within ten years, and that he would have accomplished all he desired by that time. The upward arrow is though to have symbolized moving forward, while the "ooo" is said to represent the complete Godhead-Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is believed that Michael Jackson was a very spiritual person, and that there was a meaning behind everything he did or said. If you would like more information regarding the provenance or authenticity of this piece, please email brigitte@gwsauctions.com.