Collection Highlights
Minaret Turkish Cigarettes
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.111.AMER.MIN
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hat insignia
Object Number:
1920.129n
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 6 x 1 cm )
Marks:
affixed: center: "US"
Description:
Oval black felt patch with silver metal foliate "US" in center, flanked by gold metal wreath at bottom.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this patch was worn on a hat that belonged to Abner Doubleday (1819-1893). Doubleday graduated from West Point in 1842 and served in the Mexican and Civil Wars. He is best known as the inventor of baseball.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas A. Eddy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
