Hat
- Object Name:
- Hat
- Object ID:
- 1972.513.11
- Creator:
- Roulstone, Edward A. G. (1818-1901)
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1844-1852
- Description:
- Hat, man's military uniform. Dark blue felt militia cap with 1" white leather band around top of crown. Top painted black. Horizontal squared black leather visor. Cap trimmed with white rope braid around back, attached by Mass. Vol. Militia brass buttons. Leather band around bottom of cap and lather chin straps attached by same buttons, but smaller. Buttons embossed "MASS. VOLUNTEER / MILITIA". Long red feather plume fits into hole in top of cap front. Leather sweat band. Polished cotton lining. Printed paper label inside top: "E. A. G. ROULSTONE, / MANUFACTURER OF / TRUNKS, / VALISES, / CARPET BAGS, / LADIES' SATCHELS, / MILITARY & FIRE CAPS, / WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, / No.9 Hanover Street, Boston. / Dealers supplied at short notice...Trunks for Shipping / constantly on hand."
- Material:
- Textile
Felt
Leather
Feather
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-7.5 W-7 D-10.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Hats, Military uniforms
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