man's hat

Artist Geo. L. Griffin & Son

Artist John B. Stetson Co.

DateLate 1800s to Early 1900s

Terms

Hats
Wool Fiber
Leather
Boston

Dimensions31.75 × 12.7 × 35.56 cm (12 1/2 × 5 × 14 in.)

MarkingsMaker's label: "Geo. L. Griffin & Son, Washington St. Boston." Impressed in side is "John B. Stetson Co. Philadelphia," also, "the Fray trademark received Oct. 8, 1878," "Improved Sweat."

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Benjamin S. Battye (1955)

Object number2006.54.5.1

DescriptionMilitary uniform slouch hat (calvary hat) made from dark olive green wool. The hat features a wide brim and a brown chin strap. Around the crown is a dark olive green grosgrain ribbon, as well as a black and gold tassled cord. A second cord, also black and gold, was found unattached underneath this hat in its storage box (2006.54.5.2).

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