Boy's School Cap

Description:

This beanie style cap of blue and white cotton twill was worn by a lower grade school boy in the New York Public Schools. The "P.S. 49" logo stamped in blue ink at front center indicates "Public School" followed by the number to identify the school and area in which it was used. The crown is constructed of six white traingular sections coming together at a point with a blue twill covered button. A stiffened blue twill brim is attached at front. Overall it measures 3" high by 7 Inches wide by 8 5/8 inches deep.

Date Made: 1940-1950

Location: Currently not on view

Used In: United States: New York, New York City

Used: Education

Subject:

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Related Web Publication: https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/treasures-american-history

Related Publication: Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History, National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0019.012Accession Number: 1995.0019Catalog Number: 1995.0019.012

Object Name: capObject Type: Accessories Worn on the BodyBoyCapHeadwearOther Terms: cap; Headwear; Accessories Worn on the Body; Boy; School

Physical Description: cotton (overall material)cream (overall color)blue (brim and trim color)Measurements: overall: 3 in x 7 in x 8 5/8 in; 7.62 cm x 17.78 cm x 21.9075 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-5f79-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_359519

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