USS Yorktown Embroidered Flat Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

USS Yorktown Embroidered Flat Cap

Description

A navy blue, wool USS Yorktown embroidered flat cap with leather lining.

Use

Flat caps were issued to US Navy sailors as a part of their uniform.

Context

This flat cap was worn by a sailor serving on the USS Yorktown (CV-10).

Acquisition

Accession

2023.57

Source or Donor

Found in Collection

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Embroidery

Location

Front of cap

Transcription

U.S.S. YORKTOWN

Language

English

Material/Technique

Thread

Update Date

May 1, 2024