Service dress cap, Admiral Farragut

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Object Details

associated person

Farragut, David Glasgow

Description

Farragut made his advance on New Orleans in April 1862 with his foster brother, Commander David Dixon Porter whose father assumed responsibility for young Farragut and took him to sea as a midshipman. The subsequent capture and control of New Orleans, the South’s largest city and major point of Confederate commerce, was a key triumph for Northern forces. Farragut was rewarded for this victory with the rank of Rear Admiral. This cap was worn by Admiral Farragut during the Civil War.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Estate of Loyall Farragut

associated date

1862-1864

ID Number

AF.17518

accession number

61402

catalog number

17518

Object Name

cap

Other Terms

cap; Man; Navy; Admiral; Officer; Service

Physical Description

wool (overall material)

leather (overall material)

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 3 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in x 9 in; 8.89 cm x 16.51 cm x 22.86 cm

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Naval

Civil War

Military

Data Source

National Museum of American History

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