Service Hat, Worn by Dr. Frank J. Sladen, circa 1918

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hat

Date Made

circa 1918

Creator Notes

Bero Hats for Young Men brand, manufactured by F. Berg & Co. (Orange, NJ), a United Hatters of North America union member.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

72.63.41

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Frank J. Sladen

Material

Felt (Textile)
Wool (Textile)
Ribbon (Material)
Leather
Silk (Textile)

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)

Color

Olive green
Brown
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 12.25 in
Length: 13.75 in

Inscriptions

73/THE UNITED HATTERS/OF NORTH AMERICA/UNION MADE TO DUPLICATE/MENTION/BERO HATS/FOR YOUNG MEN/EST'D. 1864/ORDER/STYLE/F. BERG & CO., ORANGE, N.J.
Service Hat, Worn by Dr. Frank J. Sladen, circa 1918