American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents

Brim to crown 5 in. 1858 model black felt Hardee hat with grosgrain hatband and 3 ostrich feather plumes, single stitching at brim, brim looped to left ( minor soiling, no sweatband or lining, adhesive residue to interior crown, partial loss to one plume);  gold bullion cord ending with two acorns (tarnish and soil); width 3 in. 1858 pattern, gold bullion, and sequin embroidered infantry horn insignia (some threads pulled at perimeter, minor tarnish); 2 x 2 3/4 in. 1858 pattern eagle hat insignia. Provenance: Jim Holly, Fredericksburg, Texas (related by consignor).