Boy's Cap
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
John Hand Conard-Malley
American, born 1992
RetailerSold by
Connecticut Southern Railroad
American, founded 2000
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date2000
MediumMachine-stitched polyester or cotton-polyester fabric, with fabric-covered ferrous metal button, cardboard, and plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 x 8 1/4 x 10in. (12.7 x 21 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of John Conard-Malley
DescriptionBlack cap with a red bill, and red fabric-covered button at the top, at the intersection of the triangular panels which create the cap shape. The front of the cap is machine-embroidered with "CSO / CONNECTICUT / SOUTHERN RAILROAD". At the top left of the design is an embroidered representation of the front of a train engine, with white threads suggesting sound from a horn. The bill is red twill-woven fabric stitched over cardboard; it is 2 3/4 inches wide. The back of the cap adjusts with black plastic straps which snap together at the desired length.
Object number2001.115.0
MarkingsPrinted plastic label with the words "CRAFTED WITH PRIDE IN U.S.A." in a circle around a red and blue star is sewn into the top of the inside of the cap.Inscribed"CSO/ CONNECTICUT/ SOUTHERN RAILROAD" is machine-embroidered onto the front of the cap in red thread.On View
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