National Museum of American History
Fire Hat, "So. Danvers"
unknown · ca 1820
The leather fire hat was made by an unknown maker during the early 19th century. This helmet predates the use of combs or metal wiring for strength, as evidenced by the collapsed crown. The brim of the hat features embossed scroll work, and the embossed text “So. DANVERS” that is painted in faded gold. A nail hole on the rear edge of the brim allowed the hat to be hung.
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