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Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
1840-1850
1910.24
Earthenware
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Chapeau; regulation 1872
Title
Chapeau; regulation 1872
Object name
Chapeau bras
Date
1875-1883
Medium
Textile, leather, feathers, metal
Dimensions
folded: 5 3/4 x 16 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 42.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Flat-folding black beaver (textile) chapeau bras with two wide bands of black ribbon extending diagonally from lower edge on either side; black silk rosette with gold metallic cloth "loop" secured by gilded metal button with eagle insignia above the word "EXCELSIOR" in relief; brown and black ostrich feather plumes; gold bullion fringe at each corner.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Clara and Miss Jacqueline Overton
Object Number
1952.356
Marks
in relief: on button: "EXCELSIOR"
maker's label: inside top of crown: "SHANNON, MILLER & CRANE / 46 MAIDEN LANE / NEW YORK"
stamped in gold: on sweatband: "Patented / June 15, 1875."
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this chapeau was worn by the donors' father, Lt.-Colonel William Brewster Overton of the 2nd Division, National Guard New York, to the Brooklyn Bridge opening ceremonies on May 24, 1883.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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