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Cap
Identifier:
1999.4.2Description:
Men's round cap made of woven, horizontally striped fabric and stiffened, stand-up brim. The top section's stripes are in a rough pentagon pattern. The hat is lined with black cloth.;This is a very good example of a traditional style of male headwear. While the collection contains examples of headwear collected during the turn of the 20th century, there are no good examples of more current male headwear.;Purchased by donor while on a trip taken during December 1998 that followed the route of the Silk Trade Road through Europe and Asia. Also stopped in Indonesia and Java. .Date:
circa 1998Materials:
Woven, ClothDimensions:
1.75" hCurrent Location Status:
In StorageSource:
Gift Of Steele A. TaylorRelated Entity:
Steele A. Taylor (donor)Steele Taylor is a New Jersey native and a World War II Navy veteran. In 1948, after earning a degree in economics from Williams College in Winston, Massachusetts, he accepted a job offer from Dohler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids Steel and was part owner and president when he retired in 1985. He has served on many boards throughout his career, such as the Mary Free Bed Hospital, Aquinas Emeritus Center, various Hospice boards and former member and president of the Art and Museum Board. Steele and his wife Mary are consummate world travelers and their collection is a testament to their travels. Artifacts donated by Steele are exceptional resources, representing various regions of the world. He has also donated an extensive collection of pewter items to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.