Seaman's Cap

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Seaman's Cap

Entry/Object ID

2017.016.001

Description

WWII Naval seaman's cap, made of white cotton canvas finished with whiting or a similar substance, black wool bottom border. Two white eyelet vent holes either side. Navy blue wool ribbon ties. Beige fabric crown lining stamped with manufacturer's mark which includes size, "6 3/4"/1942/TORONTO", and below "NAVAL". Inner half lining of dark beige cotton twill drawn up with a string through casing. Similar lining for crown stand and stencilled in black: "MARRIETTE"

Acquisition

Accession

2017.016

Source or Donor

Ken Marriette

Source (if not Accessioned)

Ken Marriette

Created By

Michael Goodchild

Create Date

November 30, 2022

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

September 15, 2026