Hat
Object number2012.6.35
Date1951-1983
Mediumcotton; plastic; metal
Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra
DescriptionUniform hat. Green felt on top with black shiny pleather visor; band of same material above visor. Emblem attached to front center: image of a globe with an eagle perched on top; anchor seemingly placed diagonally through globe. Two black grommets on each side. Brown leather inner lining band around head.Dimensions4 x 10.625 x 11 in. (10.2 x 27 x 27.9 cm)Historical NotesCorrectional officer uniform hat worn by Eugene Guerra while working at Western State Penitentiary. Eugene "Turk" Guerra was employed as at guard at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.
Related institution
Western Penitentiary
Previous owner
Eugene Guerra
On View
Not on view
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1900-1910
1966-1970
c. 1954
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