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Metadata
Title |
Railroad conductor hat |
Object Name |
Hat, Conductor |
Catalog Number |
2021.0020.0009 |
Catalog date |
2021-05-20 |
People |
Pridemore, M. Glenn Rittenhouse, J. H. Spillman, Alva C. Spillman, Beverly S. Spillman, Janet |
Description |
Railroad Conductor's hat worn by M. Glenn Pridemore. Black in color, with gold Conductor plate and black shiny visor and decorative ropes. Discoloration on top from use. Tag inside says Union Terminal Taylor Shop. Donated by Don Spillman in memory of his parents. Father was a long time employee of the B&O railroad in Washington, and has strong local and familial ties to the industry. |
Collection |
Bud and Janet Spillman Collection |
Caption |
Railroad conductor hat |
Subjects |
Railroad cabooses Railroad car industry Railroad companies Railroad crossings Railroad employees Railroad facilities Railroad locomotives Railroad mail service Railroad shops & yard Hat industry |
Classification |
Business & Commerce Businesses People Railroads Transportation |