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I got a seriously OLD conductors hat from my uncle. This cap was made in 1896! The company is RIDABOCK & Company. They were famous for military hats and helmets in the early 1900's. There's more! It came from a railroad that was N.G.N.YMy uncle thought this was National Guards New York, but its a conductors hat so its something else. Pictures will come soon.
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The 1896 cap can't fit my head. it's too small. PLus it isn't in any shape to be worn. It would probably rip apart. I plan to put the cap in a shadow box and preserve it.
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here it is in all its glory.
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dang, if only that hat could talk!
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