1942-1944 Canadian Black Watch Captain's Tam O'Shanter

Name/Title

1942-1944 Canadian Black Watch Captain's Tam O'Shanter

Entry/Object ID

2019.20.5

Description

1942-1944 Canadian Black Watch Captain's tam o'shanter made of khaki tan serge wool. A tan toori (pom-pom) sits on top of the tam o'shanter in the centre, a red-feathered hackle is embedded into the left side, and a brown ribbon bow is sewn onto the back. The lining is quilted with brown/tan fabric.

Made/Created

Date made

1942 - 1945

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Accession Number

Location

Sewn onto centre of lining

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Inside, sewn onto inner lining

Transcription

"William Scully Limited 1202 University Street Montreal"

Material/Technique

Embroidered

Dimensions

Height

9 cm

Diameter

25.5 cm