Name/Title
Bicorne HatEntry/Object ID
2024.1006.1Description
Bicorne beaver felt hat belonging to Richard B. Derickson and bought in 1933.Context
Battleship Texas was flagship of Battleship Division One from September 15, 1931, to June 27, 1937. She continued to participate in Fleet Problems throughout this period.
Richard Derickson commissioned into the Navy and bought his ceremonial attire in the 1930s. He was later a gunnery officer onboard Battleship Texas from 1943 to 1945.
Bicorne hats and epaulettes were articles of uniform, worn by officers at state occasions or ceremonies.Collection
Historical Collections, Collection (Richard B. Derickson)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
BicornNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Hat, CockedNomenclature Primary Object Term
HatNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects