Railroad Uniform Cap
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Donald J. Malia Sr.
(American, died 2000)
Date1940s
MediumSynthetic fiber, leather, silver-tone metal, possibly horsehair, and plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 4 1/2 x 8 x 10 1/2in. (11.4 x 20.3 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Peter J. Malia
Object number2000.12.3
DescriptionStraight sides and flat crown, covered with black ribbed-weave fabric. Curcumscribed with two narrow gold braids wet one inch apart, between which is set at center front the cap bade of silver-tone metal. The badge reads: "N.Y., N.H. & H.R.R. / BAGGAGE MASTER".
Hard black plastic visor. Interior is stiffened with strips of what appears to be woven black horsehair.
NotesOwner Note: Donald J. Malia, Sr. worked for three different railroads from 1941 until 1985, including the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, the Penn Central railroad, and Amtrak.Hard black plastic visor. Interior is stiffened with strips of what appears to be woven black horsehair.
Status
On view
Donald J. Malia Sr.
