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Boy's jacket and forage cap (kepi)
American (New York)
about 1855
Object Place: New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet, ribbon and tassels, glazed kid leather, metal buckle and jet (glass) buttons
Dimensions
18.4 x 50.6 cm (7 1/4 x 19 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ganson Purcell
Accession Number1979.229
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBoy's jacket and kepi or forage cap. Jacket: black silk velvet with silk cord binding, black silk lining; pleated white cotton mull neckline and insets for sleeves; two front pockets; 8 jet button closure. Cap: black silk velvet with silk cord binding on buckram foundation; silk ribbon bow tied through steel buckle, and two tassels on left; glazed kid strap with buckle on visor fastened with jet buttons; red kid headband, rose silk lining quilted in crown; label: "Genin's Bazaar, St. Nicholas Hotel, 513 Broadway." Worn by Edward Howard Hutchinson (1852-1938) of Buffalo, N. Y., grandfather of Ganson Purcell. Made for Genin's Bazaar.