Lot 829
Naval Headgear. Two vintage items: 1) Straw Naval "Boater" Hat, 11" x 10" x 4", 1¾" navy cotton crown ribbon, 1" round naval "anchor" button affixed to rear of hat on ribbon. Virtually no breaks in the straw. Hat ribbon shows some wear. 2) U.S. Civil War Naval Hat, blue wool felt, height 3" and width 11", black silk tally with side bow, brown leather sweatband. "U.S.S Franklin" stitched on the tally. The Franklin was a Union gunboat involved in Confederate action near Hog Point on the Mississippi River in 1863. "J. Doyle" has been stenciled inside the hat. Slightly faded. Two medium moth holes underside of brim and a few tiny moth holes throughout. Both overall in very good condition.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $332 |
