Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cocked hat (reproduction)
Object Number:
1923.83
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Felt, leather, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 17 1/4 x 13 5/8 in. ( 14 x 43.8 x 34.6 cm )
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on sweatband: "39"
Description:
Reproduction of American Revolution era cocked hat made of thick black felt; domed crown with black silk ribbon band and wide brim with one side turned up and attached to crown; leather sweatband.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this hat was used as a model by the donor when drawing military uniforms.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Charles M. Lefferts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
