Uniform Cap

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1960

GUSN

GUSN-367598

Description

An Almeida Bus Uniform Cap with dark blue cotton upper, woven leather band with brass trimming band over a short, black, plastic brim. The cap is adorned with the Almeida logo in brass at center front with small "safe driver" award pins on either side (left of which reads "10 years"). Below, on the band are various metal and enamel pins of recognition for "ace" driving, safety, and years of service.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hats
cotton (textile)
brass (alloy)
enameling
acrylic (plastic)
leather
awards
pins (jewelry)
badges
caps (headgear)
uniforms
Cap
Cap

Additional Identification Number

TR2822.1
1467

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 x 11 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Faunce Family, 2024

Accession Number

2024.92.1

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