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Object Name
Military Hat
Object Number
1923-01-45
Description
Dark blue wool cap; flat top tilted forward with blue yarn design on top; flat, black plastic visor in front with gold cord attached with two gold buttons running along base of visor; in front, center of hat, a blue and gold cord design with two rifles crossing and the number "12" in between; brown leather band and black silk lining inside; label "Ridabock & Co. formerly Baker & McKenney Military Goods 141 Grand St New York"
Comment
Worn by donor's son, John Arent Vanderpoel when 1st Lt. in 12th Reg't
Category
Personal Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1880
Dimensions
9 3/4" long x 6 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" high
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