Hat
2001.075.0004
from the collection of
Title
Summer Conductor HatCreation Date
1900 – 1955Dimensions
4.75 in H x 7 in W x 10 in L
Description
Summer conductor hat for the C&NW RY. The body of the hat is made of brown straw woven in a braided pattern. Around the crown is a black cotton ribbon with gold boarders. Written in gold metal thread in the center is "Conductor". The visor of the hat is cardboard covered with black leather. The inside of the hat has 2-inch leather sweatband. The sweatband is marked with two US patent numbers.Murray, T.W