Name/Title
Men's Khaki Naval Officer Peaked CapDescription
Navy officer's cap, khaki-color top, black plastic brim, around cap is a 1.5" black corded band with a 1" gold band around front held at each end with a button, Navy insignia in silver and gold on block in front. Leather sweat band around inside. Inside cap is signboard-like logo that reads "Berkshire/Caps". 9 cap tops as seen in photos. There are all labeled 87.37.DUse
by Ralph W. Douglass, Jr. (1923-1985).Context
Ralph Douglass, Jr. was a Shelbyville, IN native. He attended Merchant Marine program in Kingsport, New York about 1943; after graduation he held reserve commission in the U. S. Navy and then volunteered as deck officer and navigator. Donated items are associated with his career in Navy and/or Merchant Marine.Collection
Douglass, Janet C.Acquisition
Accession
1987.037Source or Donor
Janet C. DouglassAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Material
PlasticColor
Multicolor, Khaki, Black, Gold, SilverMade/Created
Date made
1950 - 1959Notes
Date: 1950-1959
Made: Berkshire CapsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ralph W. Douglass, Jr.Create Date
December 28, 2001Update Date
September 11, 2025
