Final answer:
In the iconic cover photo for Bruce Springsteen's album 'Born in the U.S.A.,' the item in his back pocket is a red cap, not a handkerchief.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the iconic cover photo for Bruce Springsteen's album 'Born in the U.S.A.,' many people assume he has a red handkerchief in his back pocket. However, it is not a handkerchief but a red cap.The cap is worn by Springsteen in a way that it appears to be protruding from his back pocket, creating the illusion of a handkerchief.