Sebastian The Ibis Appraisal

University of Miami Sebastian the Ibis Novelty Snapback Cap

This is a vintage-style novelty snapback hat featuring Sebastian the Ibis, the mascot for the University of Miami Hurricanes. The item is constructed from a blend of white, orange, and green cotton or synthetic fabrics. Its primary design feature is a large graphic print of the mascot's face on the front two panels of the crown in white, orange, and light blue, with a flat orange brim acting as the 'beak'. Uniquely, a secondary, smaller green miniature baseball cap is sewn onto the top of the main crown, featuring an embroidered patch of the mascot. The craftsmanship shows standard commercial production quality with reinforced eyelets and topstitching. This style of 'hat-on-a-hat' was particularly popular in the late 1980s and 1990s as fan merchandise. The condition appears to be good with minimal visible fading or structural collapse, though some slight creasing is noted on the front panel and miniature brim. There are no obvious signs of significant wear, stains, or tearing in the provided view.