Cap

velvet cap

Name/Title

Cap

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.109

Description

A blue velvet cap with gold ribbon trim, pointed edges on ears and forehead, hooks in back to tighten headband. A velvet-covered ring on top with gold ribbon. A blue and white lining. Three hat pins with black heads.

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cap

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Circumference

17 in

Material

Silk, Ribbon

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe