Hat

Object/Artifact

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

GHS 2472 A

Description

Hard-paper ceremonial fire hat. Flat top with initials ans dstraight sides with wide flat brim. Exterior is painted red with gilt lettering on top and sides. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin on medallion at center. Letters on top read, "J.G.", on front, "Franklin Fire Compy", On back, "1764" In crown is written, "Jacob ?"

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

USA

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Diameter

13-3/8 in

Material

Paper

Provenance

Notes

Donated by Mrs. Russel Gonover, 9/17/1971. (she was the daughter-in-law of the owner) Label from object (now in object file) reads as follows, "#2472 Fireman's hats and belts from Franklin Co. Belonged to Jacob Gonover. Presented by Mrs. Russel Gonover. September 1971."