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U.S. Army Leather Dress Cap, ca.1830

 

Bell-crowned, 1821-pattern leather cap.  This was the dress cap of the American soldiers stationed at Fort Mackinac from 1821-1832 during the height of the fur trade.

H 15.75 W 10.25 inches
1960.102.1
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On exhibit in Mackinac: An Island Famous In These Regions at Fort Mackinac

 

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