This is a musician's cap from the late 1800's. The hat, constructed of light gray wool material with black leather visor is in relic condition. The wool has heavy moth damage on the top of the cap. There are four black vet rivets in the crown, but only two are still present. A gold braided chin strap is secured to the hat by two buttons with a harp in the center, surrounded by a wreath. The black visor is securely attached to the hat. The black band that encircles the base of the cap is in fair condition, beginning to unravel in the back. The hat is lined with polished cotton and has a brown leather sweat band. The lining is completely intact, as well as the sweat band. The sweatband stitching is gone on the back half of the band. The makers label of George Evans & Co. is found in the center of the liner. Evans was in business at 132 North 5th St in Philadelphia from 1877 to 1897 as a military goods dealer and Army and Navy clothier. It is possible that this hat was worn by a musician at one of the military academies. While it is not in pristine condition, it still has some display power!

Item # AA2624

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