Hat
- Object Name:
- Hat
- Object ID:
- 1967.027.89
- Creator:
- Lamson & Hubbard
- Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1880-1900
- Description:
- Hat, man's, Grand Army of the Republic. Black wool felt. G.A.R. insignia on front: "100 / "G.A.R." in silver metallic lettering, encircled by gold metallic wreath. Double gold braid around crown, with acorn tassels. Brown leather hat band inside, stamped "TRADE MARK / LAMSON & HUBBARD / 90 & 92 BEDFORD ST / BOSTON". Printed paper size label adhered to band: "7 1/2". With separate oval fabric badge identical to the one on front of hat, attached to an elastic cord.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Cotton
Leather - Dimensions:
- H-5 W-12 L-13.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Worn by Dr. George E. Woodbury (1838-1909) of Bedford, NH, at GAR reunions. He was assistant surgeon, 2nd Regiment, District of Columbia Volunteers, 1862-65, and surgeon of the Board of Enrollment in Washington, DC.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the Estate of Charlotte E. Woodbury
- Subjects:
- Civil War, Fraternal organizations
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