Pith Helmet

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

Pith Helmet

Description

Military Pith Helmet, dated 1882 inside. Wide gold braid & tassle, attachment for spear of spire on top. Black felt,button with crossed sabre's on side, leather strap around hat. Paper label on inside, Military, May 1882, 39 West 14th St., N.Y. (maker not legible) Additional gold braid. There is also a C that is yet to be located, perhaps the plume.

Acquisition

Accession

c.20

Source or Donor

Charlton Park

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1882

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in