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Object Name
Military Hat and Box
Object Number
1986-18-2 a,b
Description
A: step forward cap with short leather black brim, blue wool over cardboard top with gilt piping, front strap with "CNG" side buttons, horn with 4 in center in gilt braid and sequins, above it eagle with stars in silver (eagle in gold) black interior with markings in gold. Label on inside of cap "Baker & McKenney/ Military Goods/-141-/Grand Steet/New York" B: black cardboard, square shaped hat box. Paper label on lid of box, round, "Baker & McKenney/ Military Goods/-141-/Grand Steet/New York"
Category
Personal Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1860-1864
Dimensions
9 1/2" long x 6" wide x 5 1/4" high
Materials
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