Pullman Porter Cap, 1940-1960
THF810069 / Pullman Porter Cap, 1940-1960
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Artifact Overview
For a century, Pullman was synonymous with first-class rail travel. The company not only built sleeping cars, it also operated them to ensure quality service, and porters and car attendants wore Pullman-branded uniforms. For Black Americans, jobs as Pullman porters offered a pathway into the middle class. But the work was demanding. Porters were expected to always be attentive to passengers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cap (Headgear)
Date Made
1940-1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in The Gallery by GM
Object ID
2025.149.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Leather
Metal
Braid (Trimming)
Vinyl
Cotton (Textile)
Color
Brown (Color)
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 7 in
Length: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
on plate on front:
PULLMAN / PORTER
stamped in gold inside crown:
RUBY'S / UNIFORM CAPS / 205. W. Ma[illegible] / CHICAGO
on sticker on interior headband:
7 1/8
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For a century, Pullman was synonymous with first-class rail travel. The company not only built sleeping cars, it also operated them to ensure quality service, and porters and car attendants wore Pullman-branded uniforms. For Black Americans, jobs as Pullman porters offered a pathway into the middle class. But the work was demanding. Porters were expected to always be attentive to passengers.