Object Details
- Description
- Adorned in gold with the U.S. coat of arms, this ceremonial chapeau was authorized for staff officers in 1858 and worn by General McClellan. This hat and other relics belonging to General McClellan were donated to the museum by his son in 1917.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Credit Line
- Hon. George B. McClellan
- Measurements
- overall: 18 1/4 in x 9 in x 2 in; 46.355 cm x 22.86 cm x 5.08 cm
- Object Name
- chapeau
- Other Terms
- chapeau; Man; Army; General Officer; Field Grade Officer; Officer; Dress, Full
