Cocked Hat

Maker
Hobson and Sons (estab. 1850) Production date
1880s See full details

Object Detail

Maker

Hobson and Sons (estab. 1850)

Description

A cocked hat worn as part of an officers full-dress uniform. The hat is black with a plume of red and white feathers. The hat has gold bullion detailing. Red interior lining. Part of George Sumpter's uniform as a local volunteer.

Production date

1880s

Production period

Victorian

Collection type

Museum

Media/materials

Velvet, feather

Measurements

A= 435mm long

Accession number

83/0260

System ID

7106

Current Rights

Culture Waitaki Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence

Organisation Credit Line

Collection of the Waitaki Museum. Id 7106

Colours

Subject Auto Tags

White Costume hat Costume accessory Wig Costume Headgear Hat Fashion accessory Cap Illustration

Production place

England Great Britain Europe

Classifications

Uniform, Military Uniform Status Symbols Personal Symbols Communication Objects

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