Hat

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Hat

Entry/Object ID

1963.69.1d

Description

Bicorn military uniform hat made of black beaver fur. The edge is trimmed with a wide gold ribbon with 2 copper-colored stripes. The brim is raised to stick on the crown at the front and back, leaving the sides low. There is a large gold tassel on either side, sitting on the brim. On the front, there is a wide strap made from the gold ribbon holding a black silk rosette with a brass button.

Context

Worn by Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1963.69

Source or Donor

Dewey, George Goodwin (1872-1963)

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Credit Line

Bequest of George Goodwin Dewey

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ackerman

Date made

1898

Place

City

Manhattan

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Bicorn

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hat, Cocked

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

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

16 in

Depth

6-3/8 in

Material

Fur, Wool, Gold, Silk, Brass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dewey, George (1837-1917)

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Spanish-American War

Web Links and URLs

George Dewey family papers, 1844-1901.