Straw Hats Southwest

[Sgt Maj ODonnell]

I have seen references about the use of Straw or Palm Style Hats by the US Army in the southwest. Could someone recommend a good vender?

[Major 2]

 

Plantation Hat, used in the South West during the 1870's -80's , made of Palm.
Or a skipper, made of straw is seen in some old photos of mid 1880's and 90's IW Officers.

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[Major Matt Lewis]

Also in reading "With the First Maine" a captain reaccounts his capture and escape while wearing a palm hat, so there is documentation on them being used by Federal troops in Virginia in the Civil War too.

[Sgt Maj ODonnell]

Thank you for the information.

I'll be looking into one of these.

[Delmonico]

In June of 1876 many of the 7th Cavalry bought straw hats at the Yellowstone Depot from a sutler.

Most likely of the Plantation Style, here is Sunbodys palm leaf version.

[US Scout]

Many Civil War vendors carry an appropriate styel straw hat.  I can recommend Regimental Quartermaster and Fall Creek Sutlery. 

US Scout
Bvt Brig Gen