Navy Brakeman hat with black stiff front brim. Crown that is wider at top than bottom and a black ribbon that runs around the base of the crown. There is a black ply-cord that is run between two "posts" either side of center and as wide as the brim. The pin at center front is the word "BRAKEMAN". On the inside of the crown is written: "The Hub / Schneider's 469 13th Street / Oakland." The hat measures 3.75" (h) x 7" (w) x 10" (l).
Note: This was recommended for the permanent collection by Megan Huelman on 10/6/2013.
Collection
Permanent Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1915 - 1940
Notes
Date: 1927 circa
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Transcription
The Hub / Schneider's 469 13th Street / Oakland
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Hat
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Headwear
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Parts
Count
1
Provenance
Notes
Found in Station Agent's Office in September of 2013.