Boy's School Cap
Boy's School Cap
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- 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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- cap
- Object Type
- Accessories Worn on the Body
- Boy
- Cap
- Headwear
- Other Terms
- cap; Headwear; Accessories Worn on the Body; Boy; School
- Date made
- 1940-1950
- used in
- United States: New York, New York City
- 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
- ID Number
- 1995.0019.012
- accession number
- 1995.0019
- catalog number
- 1995.0019.012
- subject
- Education
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Costume
- National Treasures exhibit
- Clothing & Accessories
- Family & Social Life
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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