Admiral Francis John Higginson (1843-1931) Dress hat

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Keeping dress uniform pieces presentable could be a formidable task while traveling or while on board ship. Rear Admiral Francis Higginson kept his hat in a metal case to protect it when not in use. Higginson’s naval career spanned several decades. He took part in the blockade of Charleston, South Carolina, during the Civil War (1861-1865) and commanded a battleship in the Spanish American War (1898). He was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1899.

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Item typePersonal Objects
CreatorS. N. Meyer
Datecirca 1898
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicMilitary, Wars, Battles
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
EventSpanish-American War. 1898
MaterialPlant Product
Dimension detailsLength: 16.25 in Height: 6.25 in
Catalog #1932.06.03.a-.b
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S. N. Meyer. Admiral Francis John Higginson (1843-1931) Dress hat. ca. 1898. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1932-06-03/. Accessed on December 8, 2024.

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