Object Details
maker
E. L. Peterson Company
Description
This cap is black with a stiff crown, flat circular top and a short visor. A gold braid stretches across the top of the brim and is attached around a brass buttons on each side of the hat. A badge stamped with Pullman Conductor is attached to the front of the cap. The Pullman Conductor had overall charge of the Pullman services for the passengers. The Pullman Co. built, owned and managed almost all sleeping cars on US railroads, from the `1870s until the 1960s.
This cap was never worn in active Pullman service.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Arthur D. Dubin
date made
ca 1950
ID Number
1981.0327.01
accession number
1981.0327
catalog number
1981.0327.01
Object Name
cap, pullman conductor's
Other Terms
cap, pullman conductor's; Rail
Measurements
overall: 5 in x 8 in x 10 in; 12.7 cm x 20.32 cm x 25.4 cm
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Work and Industry: Transportation, Railroad
Clothing & Accessories
Work
Transportation
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Railroads
Travel
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_844461