Buffalo Soldier Hat Belonging to French
Item
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Original Title
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All Cap
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Devised Title
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Buffalo Soldier Hat Belonging to French
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Date
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1866
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Contributor
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Benjamin French
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Description
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The Benjamin French Collection was donated to the Black Archives by the French family on behalf of Benjamin French. This collection included the Buffalo Soldier hat, also known as a stratton hat or slouch hat, is a distinctive military hat with a wide brim that can be shaped to either side. It is typically made of felt or other sturdy material and features a tall, creased crown.
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Primary Subject
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1800-1899
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Military
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Clothing and dress
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Justice
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Location
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Tallahasee
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Leon County
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Florida
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United States of America
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Type
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Three-Dimensional Object
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Medium
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Fabric
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Metal
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Additional Techniques
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Sewing
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Measurements
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L:33cm x W:18cm
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Format
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JPEG
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HBCU Identifier
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AR_0003_04_0001
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.FAMU.0014
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Rights
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All rights reserved. The use of any part of these objects and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of MEBA is an infringement of the copyright law.
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Contributing Institution
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Florida A&M University
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Collection
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Benjamin French African Americans in the Spanish American War Buffalo Soldier Collection
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Language
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English
