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Shako
Name/Title
Shako
Entry/Object ID
1960.77.1b-c
Description
This band uniform shako has a cylindrical shape with rigid sides and top. The crown of the shako is covered in white synthetic fur. A decorative red flap is gathered to the center top of the shako and hangs down on the proper left side. The flap is decorated with gold braid in a swirl pattern. At the center front of the shako, there is a metal emblem which features a brass federal eagle with the initials "S.H.S." above it. The shako also has a short, white round brim and brass buttons on either side, which are connected by a silk cord. There is a plume covered in dark blue feathers that inserts to the center front top of the hat.
Context
Worn by the drum major of the Spaulding High School marching band in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
1960.77
Made/Created
Date made
1941-1949
Materials
Material
Nylon, Feather, Brass, Silk, Artificial Leather
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
