Hat
Object number2011.127.177
Retailer
Solomon's
Datec. 1914
OriginPittsburgh, PA
OriginPittsburg, PA
MediumFelt, metal, leather, cork
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionStiff, black felt hat with rounded top and short brim lined with leather. Silver badge of Pittsburgh's coat of arms surrounded by a laurel wreath is on the front. Black leather hat band. Two parallel holes on each side of the hat. Black leather inner band with gold bow attached where band meets.Dimensions7 x 8.75 x 32.5 in. (17.8 x 22.2 x 82.6 cm)MarksStamped Inside crown of hat "EXTRA QUALITY / TRADE MARK / DIAMOND & SMITHFIELD STS / SOLOMON'S / PITTSBURG."
Sticker inside hat reads: "6 7/8".
Historical NotesAn advertisement in The Pittsburgh Press on July 5, 1914, indicates that Solomon's outfitted the Pittsburgh Police with their uniforms. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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