Railroad Uniform Cap
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Donald J. Malia Sr.
American, died 2000
Dateabout 1979-1983
MediumMachine-stitched; cotton/polyester blend, plastic, vinyl, and nylon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/2 x 10 x 10 1/2in. (14 x 25.4 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Peter J. Malia
DescriptionDark blue, plain-woven, cotton-polyester fabric unifies all elements of this uniform. The cap is styled like an airline pilot's cap, with a slanted, flat crown rising in front over the shiny black plastic visor. The straight sides of the cap are circumscribed by a stiff black open-weave braid. A gold cord crosses the front of the cap, hooking at either side to a brass (?) button stamped with the Amtrak logo. The interior of the crown is lined in clear plastic. Brown leather-like vinyl sweatband lines the edge.
Object number2000.12.59.2
MarkingsMaker stamp on underside of visor, "KANT-KRACK/ U.S. PAT. 3047880". Also, a paper label reading "Malia" is inserted behind a clear plastic cover.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.On View
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