Military surgeon’s hat, France, 1830-1880
Worn by a military surgeon, this cocked hat is made from beaver skin and lined with silk. Part of a colourful uniform with plenty of braid, buttons and buckles, it would have become terribly unhygienic over the course of a military campaign.
Object number:
A95329
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Glossary:
Glossary: hat
Shaped coverings for the head having a brim and crown, or one of the two.
Glossary: surgeon
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