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)
Credit LineGift of Peter J. Malia
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.
Hard black plastic visor. Interior is stiffened with strips of what appears to be woven black horsehair.
Object number2000.12.3
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.Subject Terms
On View
On viewabout 1865
about 1850-1855
about 1950-1970
1790-1800
about 1979-1983
about 1935-1960
about 1955-1965
1968-1969