Man's Uniform Cap
HatterMade by
Unknown
Date1860-1865
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched painted oil cloth, with plain-woven cotton muslin lining, an oil cloth over cardboard visor, an oil cloth sweatband, and leather buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length from visor front to back of cap x visor width): 10 1/2 x 6in. (26.7 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionCivil War uniform waterproof forage cap. The cap is both machine-stitched and hand-stitched of a black, painted oil cloth. The cap is stiff and crushed, so the style of the cap cannot be determined. The cap has a painted oil cloth strap fastened with two leather buttons. The visor is made of painted oil cloth over cardboard and is edged with another piece of oil cloth that is machine stitched into place. The cap has an oil cloth sweatband, and it is lined in white plain-woven cotton muslin, which is now brown from soiling. No descernable maker's marks.
Object number1983.171.0
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