Created by
Unidentified
Date
ca. 1900
Medium
wool (textile) , patent leather , cotton (textile) , metal and silk (textile)
Dimensions
H x W: 1 7/8 x 7 x 9 1/4 in. (4.8 x 17.8 x 23.5 cm)
Description
This flat wool cap with squared polished patent leather brim and a military insignia at center front is a non-military fraternal piece, possibly Masonic. A leather chin strap is buckled over the top of the cap, secured by a button on either side. A third metal button is at the center front. All three buttons appear to be made of brass. The device on the buttons and the metal insignia at center front is a hammer (proper right) crossing over a chisel (proper left). The background of the metal insignia is blue and red-and-white striped silk encircled first by a blue silk border and then a brassy ‘rope’. Two bands that appear to consist of silver-plated plaiting encircle the cap: one at the top ridge and one around the side of the cap just below the middle. A third band of tripartite gold-colored metal-wrapped cording encircles the cap at the base of the side, extending over the brim. The interior of the cap is lined with cardboard on the inner side walls and covered with a cotton tabby outer lining. The roof interior is leather, probably Moroccan leather.
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
hats
Topic
Associations and institutions
Clothing and dress
Fraternal organizations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.4.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57744455a-503d-4972-9769-de87c7ec5dfe

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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