U.S. soldier's forage cap

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

U.S. soldier's forage cap

Entry/Object ID

1010

Description

U.S. soldier's "Bummers" cap or forage cap. Dark blue wool with cotton lining. Leather bill and strap with small brass buckle. Brass U.S. eagle buttons holding strap on. Leather sweat band.

Acquisition

Accession

237

Source or Donor

Glymph, James

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1861 - circa 1865

Material

Wool, Leather, Metal