Non-regulation cap
This cap belonged to a member of Samuel Hood's (1724-1816) barge crew. It is made of wood that has been steamed, shaped and covered with brown velvet. The brim is of stiffened leather and has also been covered with brown velvet as well as Viscount Hood's crest, which has been embroidered in stumpwork. The interior of the hat is lined with linen and has the maker's label as well as the owner's name, John Lea. There are two holes for ribbon ties at the back which would have served to secure the hat. Officers often dressed their barge crews in non-regulation clothing such as this hat.
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Object Details
ID: | UNI0046 |
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Collection: | Uniforms; Textiles |
Type: | Cap |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Gibson and Peat |
Date made: | circa 1795 |
People: | Hood, Samuel; Hood, Samuel |
Credit: | On loan to the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London from a private collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 130 x 260 x 180 mm |
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