Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
ca. 1837
1953.197
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cap
Title
Cap
Object name
Pillbox cap
Date
1873-1884
Medium
Wool, silk, other textile, braid, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 7 x 19 x 16.5 cm )
Description
Soft, brimless dark blue wool felt cap with a band of bright medium blue cloth tape around lower edge and circular red patch with "V/NG" embroidered in gold attached in front; chin strap of fine gold braid with two slides; gilded metal buttons embossed with initials "NG" secure chin strap at either side; quilted black silk lining.
Credit Line
Gift of Reverend L. Humphrey Walz