Hat

Object Name:

Hat

Object ID:

1989.035.07 a-b

Creator:

Oak Hall Clothing Company

Place of Origin:

Boston, MA

Date:

1920-1930

Description:

Fireman's cap and badge. (.A) Man's navy-blue wool cap, with black leather strip band and black wired square brim/visor. Interior brown/black leather strap band with black fabric, small tag on rim interior "7 1/8." Maker's imprint includes eagle with insignia, which reads, "55 / TO / 105 / WASHINGTON ST / OAK HALL CLO. CO. / BOSTON." Exterior includes cross-shaped medallion center front with the number "1" in center. Fireman's badge (.B) is pinned to side of cap. Metal "silver" badge reads, "HOSE COMPANY 1 / CONTOOCOOK N.H. / F.D." Badge design includes a fire hat, ladder, hose-nozzle, prod, pick-ax, and an eagle.

Material:

Textile
Metal
Wool
Leather

Dimensions:

H-3.5 W-7 D-10.25 inches

Provenance:

Owned and worn by Nathaniel F. Davis (1885-1956), the father of the donor, Margaret Davis (1916-2009).

Credit Line:

Gift of Margaret Davis

People:

Davis, Nathaniel F. (1885-1956), Davis, Margaret (1916-2009)

Subjects:

Fire fighting