Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
ca. 1785-1828
1832.4
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chapeau bras with box
Object name
Chapeau bras with box
Date
1870-1900
Medium
Beaver skin, textile, feathers, metal, cardboard
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 19 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 49.5 x 26 cm )
Description
Flat-folding black beaver chapeau bras with black ostrich feathers lining crest; bands of black ribbon extend diagonally from base on either side, framing on front a diagonally placed, capsule-shaped cockade with a gilded metal shield-breasted eagle and button with same on gold ground at center; gold bullion fringe at each corner; black patent leather sweatband and brown silk lining; shaped cardboard box (in three pieces).
Object Number
Z.2865a-d
Marks
in relief: on banner above gilded metal eagle: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
maker's label: inside top of crown: "BAKER & McKENNEY / New York."
handwritten in pencil: on bottom of box: "General William Smith"
printed paper label: affixed to top of box: "From T. H. & E. S. NORTON'S / Army & Navy Com'l Agency / No. 322 BROADWAY, N. Y."
Gallery Label
This chapeau may have belonged to William Smith, Paymaster General of the U.S. Army.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
