Northeastern, United States
Jack Tar is a common term for early seamen… we are offering a rare survivor – one of their waterproof hats. Low-crowned, and narrow-brimmed, the felt, “round hat” was popular with “Jack Tars” during the latter half of the 18th century through the first half of the next. This hat was blocked or formed on a circular, vs. the later oval block (which came into widespread use in the 1840’ s among hatters). For duty at sea, these hats were typically rendered impervious to water by tarring them, “japanning” them with various mixtures, including paint or varnish, sometimes mixed with coloring pigment, rosin and beeswax.
Item Date: Circa 1820
Measurement: Height: 4"; Width: 13"; Depth: 14"
Material: Tarred beaver felt, lamp black and varnish
Item Condition: Excellent
Reference: For additional information about Jack Tar, both the term and the seamen see "Marine Art and Antiques, Jack Tar, A Sailor's Life 1750-1910" by J. Welles Henderson and Rodney P. Carlisle. Published 1999.
Price: $2,850
SKU 1121-119
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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