Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cap: Excelsior
Title
Cap: Excelsior
Object name
Service cap
Date
1914-1917
Medium
Wool, leather, metal, other textile
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 11 x 10 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 27.9 x 26 cm )
Description
Blue wool service cap with light blue ribbon band edged with gold metallic cloth tape, black patent leather visor, and chin strap made of gold metallic cloth tape applied to leather backing; embroidered insignia representing the state seal of New York; buttons securing chin strap also embossed with New York State seal.
Credit Line
Gift of Major Sidney Gilder de Kay
Object Number
1932.169a
Marks
maker's label: inside top of crown: "H. V. ALLIEN & Co / 734 BROADWAY / NEW YORK"
handwritten in ink: on paper label affixed to sweatband: "Capt. / De Kay"
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this cap was worn by the donor as a captain in the 12th Regiment, National Guard New York. Various other parts of his uniform are also in the N-YHS Collection.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
