Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795
Three cornered hat that was probably a captain's undress, foul weather hat. The hat is made of beaver felt which has been covered with a black glazed linen, or holland. This would have made the hat waterproof to a certain degree. The edges are bound in black silk and there is a gold lace loop (vellum and check pattern) secured by a gilt brass button indicating the rank of captain. The cockade is now missing.
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Object Details
ID: | UNI0038 |
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Collection: | Uniforms; Textiles |
Type: | Cocked hat |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Vessels: | Victory (1765) |
Date made: | 18th century |
People: | Nelson, Horatio |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 257 x 428 x 210 mm |