On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Manufactured by
Murphy and Griswold, American, 1862 - 1865
Used by
4th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment, American, 1861 - 1865
Subject of
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Date
1862-1865
Medium
cloth with felt, leather and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 1/8 × 7 1/2 × 10 1/4 in. (13 × 19 × 26 cm)
Description
A U.S. Model 1858 Forage Cap. The crown of the cap is made from dark blue wool broadcloth with two (2) vent holes on each side. The top of the crown has two crossed brass canons with the number “4” in front of them. It has a cotton liner with a maker’s label attached to the crown that reads "M. & G. / No. 6 / N.Y." It has an interior hat band of brown leather. The bill is made from paperboard covered in black leather on the top and bottom sides. A black leather chin strap is attached above the bill from left to right, with one (1) gilt brass US military eagle insignia button at each end of the strap. A gilt brass buckle is attached to the middle of the strap.
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Type
forage caps
Topic
Clothing and dress
Military
U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2019.99.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5279488ca-9931-40d7-afad-166af205a314

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