Postal Service Cap, 1935-1955
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A United States Postal Service uniform was instantly recognizable to patrons anticipating mail. It implies that the wearer is a trustworthy government employee. Designed for comfort and function, the uniform consisted of a jacket, trousers and an eight-point cap -- made with a woven cane band for ventilation. Herbert Goltry of Allen Park, Michigan, wore this uniform cap as a U. S. postal carrier.
A United States Postal Service uniform was instantly recognizable to patrons anticipating mail. It implies that the wearer is a trustworthy government employee. Designed for comfort and function, the uniform consisted of a jacket, trousers and an eight-point cap -- made with a woven cane band for ventilation. Herbert Goltry of Allen Park, Michigan, wore this uniform cap as a U. S. postal carrier.
Artifact
Cap (Headgear)
Date Made
1935-1955
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
2012.36.17
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Leather
Linen (Material)
Metal
Color
Gray (Color)
Black (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 10 in
Length: 11 in
Inscriptions
Badge front center: U.S. POST OFFICE / 2540 / DETROIT, MICH. Badge front left: NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL / 4 / YEAR / SAFE DRIVER AWARD / 13 YEARS Tag inside: HERB GOLTRY / 15555 THOMAS / ALLEN PARK, MICH. / WA 83451 / LINCOLN PARK POST OFFICE / KING UNIFORM CO. / 539 WOODWARD DETROIT
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