Christy Mathewson cap

Dateundated

DescriptionOff-white cap with five rows of fabric around perimeter, a short bill and a button at the top of the crown. Underside of bill is green. Leather sweatband around interior perimeter of cap has been cut out where leather meets green felt. "Christy Mathewson" is handwritten in black marker at the center interior of the cap. "Mathewson" is carved into the leather sweatband at the proper left rear of the cap.

Bio/Historical NoteUniform cap worn by Christy Mathewson during his Major League career.

Object numberB-1953-0060

Subject Mathewson, Christy, 1880-1925

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions6.5 x 4 x 9.25 in.

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