Civilian Conservation Corps Garrison Cap, 1939-1942
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Artifact Overview
President Franklin Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933 during the early years of the Great Depression. The Corps enlisted unemployed, single young men to work in America's public lands, forests, and national parks. The men earned $30 a month and received food, clothing, and lodging. More than 2 1/2 million men served by the time the program ended in 1942.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Garrison cap
Date Made
1939-1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.85.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Debra Reid.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Color
Forest green
Yellow (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in (flattened)
Width: 11 in (flattened)
Inscriptions
on side of cap:
CCC
on tag inside cap:
Bressler Hat & Cap Co. / Cont. W-669-qm-CIV-426 / Dated Sept. 6, 1940 / Stock No. 73-C- / Q. M. C. Tent. Spec. / Dated 10/3/39 / Phila. Q. M. Depot / Inspector / Size 6 1/2
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