Artist/Maker
J. M. Litchfield & Co.
Dress hat
ca. 1899
Place madeSan Francisco, California, United States, North America
Wool, other textile, leather
Overall: 4 x 9 x 8 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 22.9 x 21.6 cm )
Gift of Irving Levy
1950.326c
DescriptionDress hat with soft, cylindrical, dark blue wool felt crown with gray band around base, and black leather visor; embroidered insignia consisting of a shield over crossed anchors with an eagle with outstretched wings above; chin strap made of gold metallic cloth tape with leather backing, secured at either side by a gilded metal button embossed with an eagle perched on an anchor; brown leather sweatband and black silk lining.Markingsmaker's label: stitched inside top of crown: "J. M. LITCHFIELD & CO / MILITARY, - NAVY, / AND SOCIETY GOODS / SAN FRANCISCO / CAL."
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
