Buffalo Soldier Hat

Original Title: Stratton Hat
Devised Title: Buffalo Soldier Hat
Date: 1866
Creator: Unknown See all items with this value
Contributor: Benjamin French
Description: The Buffalo Soldier Stratton hat is a distinctive military headgear associated with the African American cavalry regiments known as Buffalo Soldiers, and belonged to Benjamin French. Crafted from durable materials, it features a wide brim and a high crown, symbolizing pride and resilience.
Primary Subject: 1800-1899 See all items with this value; Military See all items with this value; Clothing and dress See all items with this value; Agriculture See all items with this value
Location: Tallahassee; Leon County; Florida; United States of America
Type: Three-Dimensional Object
Medium: Fabric; Metal
Additional Techniques: Sewing
Measurements: L:33cm x W:18cm
Format: JPEG
HBCU Identifier: AR_0003_04_0001
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.FAMU.0081
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Contributing Institution: Florida A&M University
Collection: Benjamin French African Americans in the Spanish American War Buffalo Soldier Collection See all items with this value
Language: English