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Navy blue felt fireman's cap with oval crown sides and flat top. Belonged to Edward Lincoln Skelton (1854-1915) of the Parsons, Kansas Fire Department. Skelton had become First Assistant Chief by at least 1898. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Chief he served as Foreman of Hook and Ladder Company Number 1.
Date: between 1890 and 1899
Item Number: 316764
Call Number: 1980.520.153
KSHS Identifier: 1980.520.153
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Firefighters
Collections - Museum - Main gallery - Local Services
Community Life - Community services - Fire departments
Date - 1890s
Government and Politics - Local Government - Municipal - Fire Department
Objects and Artifacts - Personal Artifacts - Clothing - Clothing, Headwear - Hat - Uniform
Places - Cities and towns - Parsons
Places - Counties - Labette
Type of Material - Objects and Artifacts
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