Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Forage cap
Object Number:
1936.433
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Wool, leather, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 7 in. ( 10.8 x 24.1 x 17.8 cm )
Marks:
maker's label: inside top of crown (now barely visible): "ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL / . . . / No. 519 B'WAY / NEW YORK / WARNOCK & Co."
Description:
Forage cap with soft, cylindrical dark blue wool felt crown with rigid, circular top; black patent leather visor which is flat and somewhat rectangular; black patent leather chin strap secured at either side by a gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle; brown leather sweatband and black silk lining.
Gallery Label:
This cap is identified in the accession records as a Civil War item "associated with" Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), father of the donor. Dr. Grant, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, served as Surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers, and was later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of Division.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Madison Grant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
