Name/Title
HatEntry/Object ID
1990.023.001Description
Grey wool, United States War Veterans' hat with black patent leather bill and gold braid across front, fixed with 2 brass buttons.
Buttons are repose' design representing the Spanish-American War: (clockwise) "Cuba," "Porto Rico," "USA," & "Philipine Is."
Inside circle on buttons reads: "Spanish-American War Veterans/1898-99."
Embroidered gold eagle on front with "U.S.V.W." (United States War Veterans) above it.
Black wool twill band as a riser.Use
Worn by a veteran of the Spanish-American War.Collection
MilitaryMade/Created
Date made
1898 - 1930Notes
Date: 1898-1930
Made: George Evans & Co., Philadelphia, PA.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
HatNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Notes
Size: 6-3/4Material
Wool, braid, BrassGeneral Notes
Note
Status: Record updated
Status By: JM
Status Date: 2022-05-28