Militia Hatplate
MetalworkerMade by
Unknown
Date1812-1820
MediumTinned iron, iron wire, and paint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (width x height): 6 x 11in. (15.2 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionTriangular-shaped militia hatplate made of tinned iron (also called sheet tin). There is one metal tab soldered to each rear corner. Projecting from the tabs are fragments of iron wire, originally used to affix the plate to a hat. The hatplate is bent in a crescent shape and was intended for wear on a civilian, felt top hat.
The front of the hatplate consists of a black painted ground with a 1/4-inch-wide, red painted border all around. A spread eagle and shield is painted in the center of the ground. The eagle grasps a drum and panoply of arms. The eagle is painted in shades of brown, with and the shield has red and white stripes. The drum is rendered in shades of brown and red, as is the panoply of arms.
The front of the hatplate consists of a black painted ground with a 1/4-inch-wide, red painted border all around. A spread eagle and shield is painted in the center of the ground. The eagle grasps a drum and panoply of arms. The eagle is painted in shades of brown, with and the shield has red and white stripes. The drum is rendered in shades of brown and red, as is the panoply of arms.
Object number1950.213.0
On View
On view
Benjamin Butler
