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Hat

Object number94.51.42

Datec. 1870

MediumCotton; paint; leather; silk

Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Gift of Captain George W. King

DescriptionTop-hat type firefighter's parade hat with cylindrical crown and wide flat brim. On front of crown is a black and gold painted eagle with spread wings holding a label above crossed fire trumpets.Dimensions6.5 x 13 x 14.75 in. (16.5 x 33 x 37.5 cm)
InscriptionsOn front of crown is an eagle holding a label "Vigilant" above crossed fire trumpets.
Marks"Expositions Universelles / Quatre Premiers Prix / 1851 1858 1862 1867 / Paris".
Historical NotesTransfered from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH). Originally donated by Captain George W. King on June 30, 1920. Used by a Pittsburgh fire department in parades.

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