Blue Grand Army of the Republic Post 35 kepi. One gold metal button on the side. Other button and brim of cap are missing. Wool with silk and leather lining.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Clothing Sex
Male
Textile Details
Material
Wool
Color
Blue
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
1866 - 1956
Time Period
late 19th or early 20th century
Place
Region
Northeast
Continent
North America
Notes
The GAR was dissolved in 1956, the cap is likely from late 19th century or early 20th.
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
None
Dimensions
Height
7 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Length
20 cm
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Missing Areas / Holes
Notes
Brim of hat is missing
Research Notes
Notes
Unclear where exactly this hat is from. There were many Post 35s across the country. The Maine Post 35 was based out of Unity, The Calvin F. Pilley Post.
