Hat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1059

Description

Gray & felt kepi, similar to those worn by West Point cadets in the mid 19th century and worn by Confederates during the Civil War. Oval in shape with a pushed or leaning forward look. The crown is circular, hatband is black, a small black leather bill or brim in front with a black leather strap resting on it. The strap only extends around the front of the kepi and is connected to the kepi by two brass buttons either end. Both buttons have the U.S. coat of arms on them, an American eagle with war trophies. The inside has a leather band, a green ribbon at the back, a size stamp of "7 1/4", a black cotton interior with the Warnock uniform trade mark. See M.P.94.761 & 762. There is a stainless steel safety pin inside of the front of the kepi.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Textile Details

Material

ribbon, Leather, Felt, Button (s), Cotton, brass

Made/Created

Manufacturer

The Warnock Uniform Company

Date made

circa 1920

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3 in

Width

6-1/4 in

Length

10-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 x 6 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (7.6 x 15.9 x 26 cm)

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Knickerbocker Greys

Notes

User

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.761 - Hat - Similar item MP.94.762 - Hat - Similar item MP.94.763 - Hat - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Garment Storage Room