McDowell-style Federal Forage Cap

Description:

McDowell-style Federal Forage Cap, c. 1861-65, blue broadcloth body with reed welt around the base of the cap, turned black cross-hatched sweatband, black silk padded liner with quilted crown marked SULLENDER/&/PASCAL/6 S. 6th. St., black crescent-shaped visor, black chinstrap with brass buckle and general staff buttons.

Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck.
Estimate $700-900

A few moth holes on body and on the reed welt around the crown, overall in good condition.


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