Hat
Object number94.51.32
Manufacturer
Henderson and Company
Datec. 1870
OriginPhiladelphia, PA
MediumCotton; Paint; Size; Silk
Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Gift of Captain George W. King
DescriptionTop-hat-type parade hat with cylindrical crown and wide flattish brim. Sized and blocked muslin painted black overall. On crown front a silver and orange painted eagle with spread wings holding a label with text above crossed fire trumpets. Painted silver band. Brown fabric lining. Maker label inside crown at center.Dimensions6.75 x 13 x 15 in. (17.1 x 33 x 38.1 cm)InscriptionsCrown front has text "Good-Will".
MarksMaker label inside crown at center has text "Band & Military Clothiers / Henderson & Co / NE Cor 11th & Race S / Philadelphia".
Historical NotesTransferred from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, originally donated by Captain George W. King on June 30, 1920. Used in parades by a Pittsburgh fire company.
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