George McClellan's forage cap

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Object Details

associated person

McClellan, George B.

Description

Worn by General George McClellan, this well-tailored kepi, also known as a chasseur cap, was a taller type than most Civil War kepis and popular with soldiers of all ranks, who sometimes placed a wet sponge or handkerchief under the crown to keep cool.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Muriel E. Sands

ID Number

AF.56531

catalog number

56531

accession number

200641

Object Name

cap

Other Terms

cap; Man; Army; General Officer; Officer

Physical Description

wool (cap material)

blue (cap color)

leather (visor material)

black (visor color)

Measurements

overall (boxed): 37 1/2 in x 15 in x 9 1/2 in; 95.25 cm x 38.1 cm x 24.13 cm

See more items in

Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military

Civil War

Military

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Civil War

Army

Headgear

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-835b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_447170