Grenadier Officer's Mitre Cap
British North American Colonies or England
Date:
1763-1768
Maker:
British North American Colonies or England
Dimensions:
11 H x 9 1/2 W
Materials:
Wool, silk, linen
Marks:
Embroidered on front: DIEU et Mon Droit / Albany
Provenance:
According to family tradition, the mitre cap was worn by a grenadier in the Regiment of the Duke of Albany during the French and Indian War. The grenadier was befriended by Col. Mark Hopkins (born 1739) of Stockbridge, MA, and gave Col. Hopkins the cap in appreciation for helping him after being wounded.
Credit:
Gift of Mrs. Victor Morawetz
Accession Number:
1944.96
