Historical information

All tramway platform crew were issued with a cap and were expected to wear it at all times. The number being the principal identification number for the public and Inspectors.

Significance

Demonstrates uniform cap manufacture.

Physical description

Drivers/Conductors cap - navy blue cloth exterior, black cotton interior lining, with a plastic band at the front half of the cap terminating in two small MMTB metal buttons on either side, and black (green underside) plastic beak. Fitted with a MMTB badge and number 2975 - both nickel plated. Has two safety pins on the inside holding the number into position. Size 7 and 1/8. On inside clear plastic is a sheet of paper "To Ring Radio Centre".