Arctic cap

Sealskin cap, with a peak and pointed crown. It was held on by cotton tapes, the seams are hand sewn and traces of hair remain in places. It is unprovenanced but similar to those used on the Nares Arctic Expedition.

Object Details

ID: AAA3947
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Arctic cap
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 258 x 260 mm