Artist/Maker Granville

Cocked hat (reproduction)

1880-1910

Place madeLondon, England, Europe

Felt, silk, other textile, leather, braid, metal

Overall: 4 1/4 x 15 3/4 x 9 in. ( 10.8 x 40 x 22.9 cm )

Gift of John Ward Dunsmore

1941.1202

According to the accession records, this hat was used by the donor as a prop for his historical paintings.

DescriptionReproduction of American Revolution era cocked hat (tricorn) with domed black felt crown and brim made of stiff, canvas-like material; silk ribbon band around base of crown; cockade in the form of a black silk rosette with plain gilded metal button at center and loop of gold braid extending below; black binding on edges of brim; brown leather sweatband and blue satin lining.

Markingsmaker's label: inside top of crown: "GRANVILLE / LONDON"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM