Hat

Object Name:

Hat

Object ID:

2018.050.12.1

Place of Origin:

United States

Date:

2008-2013

Description:

Uniform hat, Carroll County (NH) Sheriff. Stetson-style brown felt. Crown with four indentations and four black eyelets. Brown ribbon and gold braid with two tassels around base of crown. Gold-plated metal badge in form of five-pointed star on front of crown: "SHERIFF / CARROLL COUNTY" around New Hampshire State Seal. Wide, stiff, flat brim. Dark brown leather sweatband around interior of crown, stamped "3XXX / BEAVER QUALITY" in gold. Printed size label attached to sweatband: "MADE IN U.S.A. / 6 7/8". Black leather chin strap attached to gold braid through holes in brim; metal buckle.

Material:

Fur
Felt
Leather
Textile
Metal

Dimensions:

H-5.5 W-13 L-14.25 inches

Provenance:

Worn by the donor, Christopher E. Conley of Wolfeboro, NH, Carroll County Sheriff, 2008-2013.

Credit Line:

Gift of Christopher E. Conley

Subjects:

Sheriffs, Hats, State seal (NH), Badges, Uniforms