Uniform Hat [Teal]
Maker and role
Hills Hats Limited, Manufacturer
Tasman Empire Airways Limited, Commissioned by
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Object detail
Accession number
F2390.2004
Description
Hat with white body and black peak. The body is made of white ribbed plastic and the top overhangs the bottom. Around the base of the hat is a black border 40 mm wide. Sewn to that band is a black fabric badge with gold embroidery. It features "T" and "A" below a set of wings. The peak is made of patent leather and a thin plastic strap 15 mm wide attaches at both sides to form a chin strap. The interior of the brim is lined with brown patent leather. There is a small white bow sewn to the back of the support. The centre of the interior features a piece of circular transparent plastic 120 mm in diameter. Below it a label is visible: "Hills Hats Ltd. / Uniform Cap Makers / Wellington N.Z. / 6¾".
Marks
Hills Hats Ltd. / Uniform Cap Makers / Wellington N.Z. / 6¾" Label
Collection
Credit Line
Hills Hats Limited et al. Uniform Hat [Teal], F2390.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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