Hat

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

1989.21.7c

Description

Uniform hat with an unstiffened green wool crown and rounded black brim at the front. The base of the crown is wrapped with a white band. There is a brass button on either side of the brim that are connected with gold-colored cord. The initials "W.C.B." are embroidered with metal at the center front. The name "J.W. Buzzel" is written inside the hat.

Context

Worn by J. W. Buzell as a member of the Waitsfield Cornet Band.

Acquisition

Accession

1989.21

Source or Donor

Joslin, Ruth

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Waitsfield Historical Society

Made/Created

Date made

1893 - 1920

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Uniform

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hat

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Status Symbols

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

8 in

Depth

10-1/8 in

Material

Wool, Brass, Leather, Cotton

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Waitsfield Cornet Band

Related Places

Place

Town

Waitsfield

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America