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Object Name
Hat
Object Number
1960-01-3
Description
Dark blue wool cap (kepi); flat top tilted forward with Red Cross sewn in center; short, flat, black visor in front with gold band attached with two gold eagle designed buttons running along hat at base of visor; front, center of hat - a gold cord emblem with "U.S." in center; black band and black silk lining inside
Comment
Part of military uniform worn by Chaplain Winthrop H. Phelps of the 2nd CT Heavy Artillery during the Civil War, donor is granddaughter of Chaplain Phelps
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1860
Dimensions
9 1/2" long x 7" wide x 3 3/4" high
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