I was seeing if anyone else had the same question and I couldn't find anything but I was wondering how common the workman's caps were late in the War. From what I've seen in photographs of prisoners there were a couple here and there. One of the reasons I ask is because I barely see anybody wearing them, and I'm questioned non-stop about it.
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Last edited by 4thVirginiaSoldier; 07-12-2009, 11:20 AM.Pvt. Michael "Doc" Zembek
Chesapeake Volunteer Guard Co. E
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Mike,
It depends what you mean by workman's caps. Many factory tradesmen, especially printers, made disposable square paper caps every day that they wore to absorb sweat on their brow. Harper's Ferry has several of these on display as part of the furnishings in their weapons factory exhibt. Also, if you have ever seen an illustrated copy of Lewis carrol's poem "The Walrus and the Carpenter," the carpenter is wearing one of these. These caps were worn in some trades well into the 1950s.John Christiansen
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Originally posted by 4thVirginiaSoldier View PostI was seeing if anyone else had the same question and I couldn't find anything but I was wondering how common the workman's caps were late in the War. From what I've seen in photographs of prisoners there were a couple here and there. One of the reasons I ask is because I barely see anybody wearing them, and I'm questioned non-stop about it.
Are you referring to the sometimes called mechanics hat, or wheel hats?[SIZE=0]PetePaolillo
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Originally posted by jchristiansen View PostMany factory tradesmen, especially printers, made disposable square paper caps every day that they wore to absorb sweat on their brow.Brian Koenig
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I found this Mike. Hope it helps in your research...
http://www.tekhelethats.com/gallery.htm[SIZE=0]PetePaolillo
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Originally posted by rebpvt1864 View PostOh and Mr. Myzie, your sarchasm isn't needed. It is unnecessary and not helping the situation.
Ron Myzie
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PetePaolillo
The picture is from a series of the Union Pacific Rail Road done by A.J. Russell. The date should be easy to find because it is a very famous picture, but for some reason 1869 comes to mind. Look at his whole UPRR series. It is period...just not Civil War period.
I myself like the fella in the great coat. Dang, I've seen this a few times before but never looked closely, thanks Pete.Rae G. Whitley
[I]Museum of the Horse Soldier[/I]
Tucson, AZ
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