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Hat

Object Name:
Hat
Object ID:
1958.081
Date:
circa 1830
Description:
Hat, man's visored high crown "military" officer's hat of brown velvet and stamped with metal eagle. Lining of brown glazed cotton and hand sewn. Worn by AARON ROLLINS, officer of a training company in Sanbornton, NH.
Material:
Textile
Metal
Velvet
Cotton
Provenance:
Originally owned and worn by Aaron Rollins (1801-1857) of Sanbornton, NH, while serving in the 29th Regiment New Hampshire State Militia. Donated by his granddaughter, Alice C. Rollins (1873-1967) of Tilton, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alice C. Rollins
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