Hat Band
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Wells Cheney Jr.
American, 1920 - 1994
DistributorDistributed by
United States Navy
American
Datec. 1940
Mediumleather, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width): 12 × 1/2in. (30.5 × 1.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of George Wells Cheney III, Katherine C. Chappell, and Mary C. Nelson
DescriptionA hat band owned by George Wells Cheney, Jr. during World War II. Gold band that is attached to the front of the hat.
The Connecticut Museum has a photograph of Cheney wearing his dress whites and hat with this band (1997.108.11).
The Connecticut Museum has a photograph of Cheney wearing his dress whites and hat with this band (1997.108.11).
Object number1997.108.20
NotesHistorical Note: Belonged to George Wells Cheney, Jr. (1920-1994), who enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II and served on the USS Franklin.On View
Not on view
