Hat
- Object Name:
- Hat
- Creator:
- Hunt & Briggs
- Date:
- circa1860
- Material:
- Textile
- Dimensions:
- H-7 W-6 D-9 inches
- Description:
- Hat (shako), man's. Part of uniform of Governor's Horse Guards. Black fur. Red crown and tongue. "Gilt" braid trim. Label: "HUNT & BRIGGS / 50 CENTRAL ST / ?? LOWELL / WASHINGTON ST / BOSTON".
- Provenance:
- "The Governor's Horse Guards were organized in Concord on November 10, 1859, the corps including members from all parts of the state. The uniform and equipment of each member cost about $125. The uniform was of the pattern of the French Hussars, and consisted of blue broadcloth pantaloons with yellow stripes, a blue jacket, tightly buttoned and trimmed with yellow silk cord, a flying jacket or dolman of scarlet ornamented with gold, and a tall red cap or busby with pompon in front."
- Place of Origin:
- Lowell, MA/Boston, MA
- Collection Name:
- Inventory
- Item Number:
- 1922.021.01 f
- Accession Number:
- 1922.021
- Type of Material:
- Objects
- Copyright Statement:
- For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the New Hampshire Historical Society
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Gertrude Downing
- Participating Organization:
- New Hampshire Historical Society
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