Object Details
Description
Felt hats, in the shape of a truncated cone, like this one, added an exotic flair to the highly elaborate and distinct Zouave uniform. The navy blue felt and green tassel combination of this fez typically indicated an Irish regiment. This fez was a part of a uniform from the 164th New York Infantry Regiment, also known as Corcoran’s Irish Legion. This regiment received volunteers from Irish immigrant communities in both the western and eastern cities of New York.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
ID Number
AF.24937.04
accession number
64127
catalog number
24937.04
Object Name
fez
Other Terms
fez; Man; Army, Volunteers; Zouave
Physical Description
blue (overall color)
green (tassel color)
Measurements
overall (boxed): 11 1/4 in x 11 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in; 28.575 cm x 29.21 cm x 29.21 cm
Related Publication
Kagan, Neil, editor. Smithsonian Civil War: Inside the National Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_397776