Hat
Object number2011.127.183
Manufacturer
Sentry
Date1956
MediumVinyl, metal, plastic, leather
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionWhite eight-point style hat with black visor. Hole on front of hat. Two gold-colored buttons on each side affixing a gold metal hat band and name of police department with the city's coat of arms in the center. Two parallel holes on each side of vinyl with black basketweave around the bottom. Brown leather lining on the inside with a clear plastic diamond sewn into the crown.Dimensions4.875 x 10 x 31.5 in. (12.4 x 25.4 x 80 cm)InscriptionsTwo gold-colored buttons read: "PITTSBURGH / POLICE" with the city's coat of arms in the center.
MarksOn inside band is text "FASHIONED BY / SENTRY".
Historical NotesPart of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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