What was Booth wearing?

[Rick Smith]

Bill,

Had not noticed that at first; the checked neck tie you spoke of in Kennelly's book, which I really enjoyed by the way. Must have had a more profound effect on me than I realized.

Rick

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(12-12-2013 07:08 PM)L Verge Wrote:  One of the sources mentions the slouch hat as an army slouch. I think that would be more like the rounded (almost head-shaped) crown slouch that Rick is wearing in photo above.

Someone mentioned the possibility that Booth changed clothes along the way. I have often wondered if he got some fresh things from Dr. Mudd. Shirts in those days were not custom sized, for instance. Vests can be adjusted, etc. As for a hat at the end, that must have burned in the barn. Also, the fugitives were at Mudd's long enough for the servants to have washed his clothes and beat the dirt off his trousers and coat. If you believe his horse rolled on him, portions of his coat and trousers would definitely need cleaning -- in fact, mud and dust from the road would be on most of his clothes even if he had not taken a spill.

Laurie,

It is interesting that you mention "Army" hat. Bill Wickham, the man who makes the hats I wear, puts period correct liners inside his hats. The original liner in the hat I am wearing in the photo has a stamped maker's mark in it which reads, "Army Hat." It was later replaced.

Rick