Forage Cap

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Forage Cap

Entry/Object ID

1965.44.2

Description

Blue wool forage cap with missing brim. The crown has a stiff, flat top and unstiffened sides, allowing the top to fall forward. There is a brass button on either side of the crown, with a black and brown leather strap running between them. The initials "U.W." are embroidered inside a laurel wreath at the front of the cap. The interior is lined with black silk and printed with the label, "GOTTSCHALK BROS. 202 & 204 West Water St. MILWAUKEE, WIS."

Context

Worn by Alman Clarke of Granville, Vermont, during the Civil War

Acquisition

Accession

1965.44

Source or Donor

Jordan, Beatrice Cowen

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Gottschalk Brothers

Date made

circa 1860

Place

City

Milwaukee

State/Province

Wisconsin

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cap

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Material

Wool, Brass, Silk

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Clarke, Alman (1840-1904), 10th Vermont Infantry

Person or Organization

1st Vermont Cavalry

Related Places

Place

Town

Granville

County

Addison County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Civil War