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La Veillée

The French Ambassador, Meyer the Hatter and the Franco-American Alliance

Season 2024 Episode 12 | 13m

Founded in 1894, Meyer the Hatter is a New Orleans institution.

Founded in 1894, Meyer the Hatter is a New Orleans institution, having sold hats to generations of New Orleanians. Interwoven into the story of this renowned hat shop is the Meyer Family and their connection to France. Hear the Meyer family story and interview the French Ambassador Laurent Bili during his visit to Louisiana to bestow the Legion of Honor on the family patriarch Samuel Meyer.

03/28/2024

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La Veillée is a local public television program presented by LPB

La Veillée

The French Ambassador, Meyer the Hatter and the Franco-American Alliance

Season 2024 Episode 12 | 13m

Founded in 1894, Meyer the Hatter is a New Orleans institution, having sold hats to generations of New Orleanians. Interwoven into the story of this renowned hat shop is the Meyer Family and their connection to France. Hear the Meyer family story and interview the French Ambassador Laurent Bili during his visit to Louisiana to bestow the Legion of Honor on the family patriarch Samuel Meyer.

03/28/2024

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