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uniform capEntry/Object ID
2007.022.001Description
B.C. Ferry personnel cap, post 1953. Ribbed “white” plastic crown, wide black braid band, black patent plastic peak, with dark green underside and non-functional chin strap. B.C. Ferries insignia badge at centre front consisting of an enameled shield of British Columbia surmounted with a queen’s crown, with a spray of gold thread leaves either side and surmounted with a crown of ship’s sails, all on black fabric backing. Leather sweat band; gold rayon twill lining. Central lining area has three labels: a manufacturer’ label “The/Muir//Brand//Est. 1875//Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd./Scarborough (Toronto) Canada”; a union label from the “AFL-CIO-CLC//United Hatters, Cap & Millinery Wkrs//Int Union//Made in Fabrique en/Canada” and a size sticker “7 1/2 / 60”.
These stickers are covered by a lozenge of heavy clear plastic sewn on three sides only.Acquisition
Notes
Accession Date: 07-Nov-07
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
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Category 03: Personal ObjectsCreated By
Jones, IsabelCreate Date
February 6, 2008Update Date
June 21, 2023