Cap

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

CW 1885

Description

Gray felted wool cap. Long ear flaps that snap together under chin. Piece for covering nose and mouth snaps on above forehead. Maroon silk lining.

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1920

Place

* Untyped Place

Paris, France

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"AT THE SIGN OF THE BEST HAT / FACONNE SPECIALEMENT / JOHN WANAMAKER PARIS"

Notes

Large crest in center with latin motto. This label was used by Wanamaker's on "premium exported goods."

Dimensions

Height

6-3/4 in

Depth

11-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Ear flaps extend 8-3/4 in.

Material

Wool, Silk, Metal