Peak cap
Category
Costume
Date
1840 - 1890
Materials
Felt and leather
Measurements
260 mm (diameter)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 657577
Summary
An adult's (possibly) black felt cap with a leather peak which is coloured black on top and green underneath the peak. The cap, which brings to mind a 'Dutch' style, has decorative round buttons made of thread which continues and is attached to two similar style, but larger, buttons on the peak. A brown and black woven band of narrow fabric surrounds the hat. Inside the crown of the hat is a waterproof lining. A piece of manuscript forms the stiffening inside the band.