A fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the Indiana Jones franchise has been sold in an auction for more than $300,000.
The iconic hat was worn by the actor in the 1984 movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and was sold by the Prop Store Auction on Tuesday, June 29.
Ford's brown rabbit felt headwear was originally expected to sell for $150,000-$200,000. However, an unidentified bidder eventually bought the item for $300,000 instead.
Harrison Ford spoke about portraying Indiana Jones in the following interview:On the official website of Prop Store Auction, the product's item description stated:
"As iconic as the character himself, the hat worn by Indiana Jones is a defining part of his adventurer outfit. This fedora was made specifically for the second installment of the Indiana Jones series.
"Created by Herbert Johnson Hat Company, who also did the hats for Raiders of the Lost Ark, the fedora was a slight update on the original film's version.
"Costume designer Anthony Powell and assistant costume designer Joanna Johnston worked closely with Herbert Johnson on the update that incorporated a more tapered crown than the prior film."
The description continues by noting that it features a dark brown ribbon and a leather sweatband imprinted with the Herbert Johnson Hat Company name and address.
Meanwhile, the hat's sweatband is also notably stamped with the initials "I J" in gold - which Prop Store Auction notes are a feature applied specifically for the original hats created during the filming process.
Ford has recently returned to the role of Dr. Henry Jones Jr at the age of 78 to film the as-yet-untitled fifth movie in the franchise - acting alongside Rogue One and Hannibal star Mads Mikkelsen.
Speaking in a recent interview with Collider, Mikkelsen stated: "I'm very, very excited about it
"I rewatched Raiders of the Lost Ark the other day, it is so well-done and so charming, and it's such great storytelling. So yes it’s a great honor to be part of that franchise that I grew up with."
He added: "I'm in a lucky position where they let me read the script before. And yes, it was everything I wished it to be, so that was just great."
Indiana Jones 5 is set for release in 2022.
