Locomotive Engineer's Cap

Kromer Cap Company
1947 – 1988

The first stereotypical engineer caps, or "hog head hats," were dark-colored denim. In 1920, to promote sales of their striped overalls, a Wisconsin clothing manufacturer began producing engineer caps in blue and white striped material.

Cotton. H 13.5, W 21.5, L 26.2 cm
Steamtown National Historic Site, STEA 6315