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Lieutenant's non-regulation rain cap
Lieutenant's non-regulation rain cap
Titles: Lieutenant's non-regulation rain cap (Supplied title)
Description: Non-regulation tarred cloth (oilcloth) rain hat reportedly used during the Civil War by First Lieutenant Abner St. Cyr of the 4th Minnesota Regiment, Company G. The hat has a visor and a shoulder-length cape that can be wrapped across the face to cover all but the eyes.
Dates
- Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)
Creation
- used by: St. Cyr, Abner
- used by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 4th (1861-1865), Company G
Identifiers
- Accession Number: 67.262.2
Holding Type: 3D Objects
Quantity: 1 item
Format
- Content Category: artifacts
Measurements
- 21 3/4 inches circumference (crown)
- 12 1/2 inches length
- 2 3/4 inches length (brim)
Subjects
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Lieutenant's non-regulation rain cap