Woolen American Legion cap, Alameda Branch #9 of Philip Dexter, between 1919 and 1962

Name/Title

Woolen American Legion cap, Alameda Branch #9 of Philip Dexter, between 1919 and 1962

Entry/Object ID

1994.37.2

Description

Acc. No. 94.37.2 Subject Category: American Legion Date or Period: Unknown Object: Hat (or cap) Description: Oblong shaped woolen hat or cap with gold colored cording & embroidered American Legion emblem and wording "California & Alameda #9." Also attached to the hat is an United States Navy emblem (in silver & gold). Size: L-4 1/2 x W-11 inches. History of Object: American Legion cap, Alameda Branch #9, that belonged to Philip Dexter, member of an early Alameda family. Acquired from: Sophia Dexter Walsted Date: 8-25-1994