Unusual, Patriotic Soldier's Knitted "Camp Cap" Worn by New Hampshire Soldier. This colorful tri-color knitted tam was worn ...

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Unusual, Patriotic Soldier's Knitted "Camp Cap" Worn by New Hampshire Soldier. This colorful tri-color knitted tam was worn by a member of the Third New Hampshire Vol. Infantry while stationed at Hilton Head Island, S.C. during the early part of the war. The cap has a 3" tall knitted red/white/blue band on which is a blue wool body that is topped off by a light blue wool tassel and ball. There is no lining. The cap was most likely made for the soldier by a neighborhood sewing circle or loved one at home. A number of existing photos show men of this unit in camp wearing such knitted tams during their stay at Hilton Head from October, 1861 to April, 1862. The verbal history that accompanied the hat stated it was owned by a "Private T. Adams" of that unit. A search of the records shows the Third contained two men with that name. Condition is fine with a few spots of repair. A very colorful and rarely encountered item of soldier's personal gear.