Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hat w/badge & braid
Title
Hat w/badge & braid
Object name
Shako
Date
1918-1931
Medium
Wool, leather, cord, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/4 x 11 x 9 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 27.9 x 24.1 cm )
Description
Black wool felt shako with bell crown and black patent leather visor and trim; gilded metal front insignia with "7" in red enamel at center of circular medallion flanked by laurel branches and surmounted by a grenade; button with crossed cannon in relief and attached hooks from which metal scale chin strap with black leather backing is suspended; braided white cord draped in front and back; hole for pompon reinforced with metal grommet (pompon missing); black vinyl(?) half lining with lacing.
Credit Line
Gift of Edmond C. Bonaventure
Object Number
1951.331a
Marks
relief/intaglio: on front insignia: "PRO / PATRIA / ET GLORIA / 7"
maker's label: affixed inside top of crown: "FROM / Ridabock & Co. / Manufacturers of / and Dealers in / Uniforms & Equipments / 149-151 WEST 36th STREET / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this shako was worn by the donor during his service with the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York (1918-1931). His uniform coat, trousers, epaulets, and belt are also in the N-YHS Collection.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
