Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
Date:
ca. 1761
Object Number:
1954.179a-d
Medium:
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hat cords
Object Number:
INV.7476c-q
Date:
1900-1945
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
largest: 5/8 x 13 in. ( 1.6 x 33 cm )
Description:
Cotton hat cords in various colors; each consists of braided, looped cord with an acorn tassel at both ends.
Gallery Label:
These hat cords were worn on campaign hats by various branches of the U.S. Army, from the early twentieth century through World War II.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
