EPISODE · Feb 12, 2018 · 4 MIN

Charles Wilkes Bicorn

from A History of the Navy in 100 Objects · host United States Naval Academy

Video 71 in the series "A History of the Navy in 100 Objects" presented by the United States Naval Academy. This is about Charles Wilkes bicorn hat.

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Did you know that much of the Smithsonians original collection was made up of objects that were brought back from a US Navy exploring expedition? Through the Wilkes Expedition, the US Navy led the way for much of the scientific development in the 19th century. Tune in to learn how an officers bicorn is representative of such broad scientific growth.

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