Hat, Conductor

Railroad Conductor's Hat

Railroad Conductor's Hat

Name/Title

Hat, Conductor

Entry/Object ID

2017.002.0001

Description

Railroad Conductor's Hat dark blue with stiff black brim; brass letters "CONDUCTOR" across the front; twisted braid across the front below the letters is held at each side with a brass button with "SP" on it; grograin ribbon is all-around the lower section; the upper section and top are wool with two small grommets protecting "air holes" on each side; a leather band is around the inside edge; Inside on the underside of the top is a business card protected by discolored plastic piece: "Myron R. Turley, Local 283, Secretary-Treasurer, Chrm. Local Com. of Adjustment, United Transportation Union, 1520 S.E. 54th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97215, phone 232-3396

Collection

Benicia Industrial Collection