Hat

1861-1865 or later

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Felt, other textile, leather

Overall: 4 3/4 x 14 x 13 in. ( 12.1 x 35.6 x 33 cm )

Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller

1951.483

According to the accession records, this hat was worn during the Civil War by John Frederick Pierson. Pierson was a captain in the 1st New York Infantry at the beginning of the war; by the time he was mustered out, on May 25, 1865, he had attained the rank of brigadier-general.

DescriptionDark olive green felt hat with roughly cylindrical crown with depression around edges of top, and wide brim with edges bound with black cloth tape; front insignia with "US" between branches of laurel embroidered on black cloth ground; gold hat cord with slide and acorn tips; brown leather sweatband.

Markingsembroidered: on front of hat: "US" stamped in gold: on hat band: "Registered / Extra Quality / RETSEL / TRADE MARK / NEW YORK."

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM