Officer's overcoat

Date: 
1860-1865
Medium: 
Wool, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/4 x 25 x 42 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 63.5 x 108 cm )
Description: 
Dark blue wool officer's double-breasted overcoat with closed double collar (2 sets hooks and eyes) and lapels; 5 buttons down each side of the front, horizontal slit pocket at the left breast, 8 3/4" wide sleeves (flat) with closed false cuffs (no buttons); 4 panels at the back of the bodice with 2 buttons near the center at the waistline with vertical pockets beneath, 2 sets of buttons near the center edge of split skirt; all buttons cast with an eagle above a shield, with "EXCELSIOR" across the bottom; front of coat and bodice lined with dark blue wool felt, back of skirt unlined, pockets lined with brown twill-weave cotton, horizontal slit pocket inside right breast, sleeves lined with red silk.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Appleby
Object Number: 
1934.93a
Marks: 
cast: across bottom of each button: "EXCELSIOR" stamped: reverse of each button: "WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / EXTRA" handwritten: on tag inside neck: "J. T. Lockman"
Gallery Label: 
This overcoat was worn by Colonel John T. Lockman during the Civil War. The Society also owns additional pieces of Lockman's uniform.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1865
eMuseum Object ID: 
37168
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Dress trousers

Date: 
1873-1877
Medium: 
Wool, silk, metal, plastic
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 14 1/4 x 43 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 36.2 x 110.5 cm )
Description: 
Black wool dress trousers to New York National Guard Veteran Corps uniform, with gilt piping along the sides of each leg; 5 button fly (top button fastens on the interior), 6 ubttons around the waistband, horizontal slit pockets which button closed, right pocket has interior watch pocket; 2 straps beneath the waistband at the back which buckle at the center on rectangular metal buckle with double-tongued chape; all buttons black ceramic except pocket buttons, which are covered with black silk; waistband and pockets lined with white twill-weave silk.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Reverend L. Humphrey Walz
Object Number: 
1970.56b
Gallery Label: 
These artillery Veteran Corps trousers are part of a uniform worn by Ernest Louis Walz (1836-1918). Walz served in the New York State militia during the Civil War. The Society also owns the other pieces of this uniform, including sword and scabbard.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1877
eMuseum Object ID: 
37165
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Forage cap

Date: 
ca. 1863
Medium: 
Wool, leather, cotton, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/2 x 9 7/8 x 7 in. ( 8.9 x 25.1 x 17.8 cm )
Description: 
"Chasseur pattern" dark blue wool felt forage cap; black patent leather visor, which is rigid and somewhat rectangular; soft crown with circular, countersunk top; embroidered insignia on front consisting of a large "V" with forked ends and superimposed number "28" between curved branches of laurel; black patent leather chin strap secured at either side by gilded metal button embossed with New York State shield surmounted by an eagle; brown leather sweatband and brown glazed cotton lining.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louis Charles Wills
Object Number: 
1948.20a
Marks: 
maker's label: stamped inside top of crown: "BAKER & McKENNEY, / MILITARY GOODS, / 141/ GRAND ST. / NEW-YORK."
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession records, this cap belonged to the donor's father, Anthony Wills, who served in the Brooklyn-based 28th Regiment of Infantry, New York State militia, during and after the Civil War. Wills was commissioned a captain on February 20, 1863, and served in the regiment in that rank until commissioned a major on December 6, 1871.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1868
eMuseum Object ID: 
37163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Forage cap

Date: 
1860-1865
Medium: 
Wool, leather, silk, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 7 in. ( 10.8 x 24.1 x 17.8 cm )
Description: 
Forage cap with soft, cylindrical dark blue wool felt crown with rigid, circular top; black patent leather visor which is flat and somewhat rectangular; black patent leather chin strap secured at either side by a gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle; brown leather sweatband and black silk lining.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. Madison Grant
Object Number: 
1936.433
Marks: 
maker's label: inside top of crown (now barely visible): "ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL / . . . / No. 519 B'WAY / NEW YORK / WARNOCK & Co."
Gallery Label: 
This cap is identified in the accession records as a Civil War item "associated with" Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), father of the donor. Dr. Grant, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, served as Surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers, and was later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of Division.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1865
eMuseum Object ID: 
37162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Trousers

Date: 
Ca. 1917
Medium: 
Wool, cotton, silk, horn
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 15 x 42 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 38.1 x 108.6 cm )
Description: 
Olive drab wool Army General's dress trousers with 3 button fly and metal hook and eye at the top; 6 belt loops and 3 buttons around the waistband; horizontal slit watch pocket on the right beneath the waistband, vertical slit pockets at the hips along the side seams; 2 rear pockets with flaps which button closed; legs terminate into puttees which button closed with 8 buttons, thigh and calves reinforced with double fabric; waistband, fly and pockets lined with olive drab twill-weave cotton, 4 buttons at the front of interior waistband; all buttons made of horn.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Robert Lee Bullard
Object Number: 
1932.170b
Marks: 
handwritten: inside left pocket lining: "17 / 1547"
Gallery Label: 
These dress trousers form part of a uniform collection donated to the Society by Major General Robert Lee Bullard, and were probably worn by Colonel S. Y. Seyburn. The Society also owns to coat which corresponds to these trousers.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1917
eMuseum Object ID: 
37160
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pillbox cap

Date: 
1873-1884
Medium: 
Wool, silk, other textile, braid, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 7 x 19 x 16.5 cm )
Description: 
Soft, brimless dark blue wool felt cap with a band of bright medium blue cloth tape around lower edge and circular red patch with "V/NG" embroidered in gold attached in front; chin strap of fine gold braid with two slides; gilded metal buttons embossed with initials "NG" secure chin strap at either side; quilted black silk lining.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Reverend L. Humphrey Walz
Object Number: 
1970.56f
Marks: 
embroidered: on insignia patch: "V / NG" in relief: on button: "NG" printed: on lining: "HENRY V. A[LLIEN] / . . . / . . . / 7 BO[ND] . . ."
Gallery Label: 
This cap was worn as part of the uniform of the Veteran Corps of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York. Related uniform parts and accessories, including coat, trousers, and sword with scabbard, were also given by the donor.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1884
eMuseum Object ID: 
37159
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Coat

Date: 
1917
Medium: 
Wool, linen, cotton, metal, silk
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 19 x 30 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 48.3 x 77.5 cm )
Description: 
Olive drab wool Army General's single-breasted dress coat, with 1 5/8" closed stand-up collar (2 sets hooks and eyes) with "U.S." insignia at the front of each side, shoulder straps which button at the collar end, with 3 silver-colored 5-pointed stars on each strap, 5 buttons down the center front, gold-colored silk lacing band around each wrist of closed sleeves (no cuffs), 4 pockets, 1 at each breast and hip, all pockets with flaps which button closed; 4 panels on the back; lined with olive drab twill-weave linen, with vertical slit pocket at the left breast, collar lined with heavily starched stand-up form.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Robert Lee Bullard
Object Number: 
1932.170a
Marks: 
applied: each side of collar: "U.S." stamped: reverse of each button: "SUPERIOR / QUALITY" handwritten: inside collar inset: "NX EX / B18" printed: inside collar insert: "ARROW / CLUETT, PEABODY & CO., INC. / U.S.A. / 3B3G / MERTON 142" printed: o
Gallery Label: 
This dress coat is part of a uniform collection donated to the Society by Major General Robert Lee Bullard, and was probably worn by Colonel S. Y. Seyburn. The Society also owns the trousers which correspond to this coat.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1917
eMuseum Object ID: 
37154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Chapeau (bicorne)

Date: 
1873-1877
Medium: 
Textile, leather, feathers, braid, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/8 x 16 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 13 x 41.9 x 17.1 cm )
Description: 
Black beaver (textile) chapeau with rigid crown; cock and fan trimmed with black ostrich feathers and tied together with black ribbon on either side; loop of gold braid with red velvet-covered disk at center embroidered with superimposed "V," "C," and "7"; gilded metal button embossed with initials "NG" between branches of oak and laurel; gold bullion fringe at each corner; black leather sweatband and pink silk lining.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Reverend L. Humphrey Walz
Object Number: 
1970.56e
Marks: 
embroidered: on cockade: "7VC" (superimposed) in relief: on button: "NG" printed: on lining: "HORSTMANN BROS. & ALLIEN / 7 BOND STREET. / NEW YORK."
Gallery Label: 
This chapeau was worn as part of the dress uniform of the Veteran Corps of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York. Related uniform parts and accessories, including coat, trousers, and sword with scabbard, were also given by the donor.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1877
eMuseum Object ID: 
37152
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Greatcoat

Date: 
1870-1890
Medium: 
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 28 x 44 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 71.1 x 113.7 cm )
Description: 
Light blue wool Corporal's greatcoat with closed double collar and cape; 2 buttons at the collar, 5 buttons down the front of the cape, and 7 buttons down the front of the coat; white Corporal's chevron stripes on each sleeve, closed sleeves with chevron-shaped false cuffs, 1 button at each wrist; cape buttons to the bodice at the bottom center, 2 buttons near the center of the waistline, split skirt with a vertical slit pocket on each side, 2 buttons on each pocket flap; all buttons cast with "7th REGIMENT / NATIONAL GUARD" surrounding an eagle with a shield in its beak flying above a banner; coat lined with red twill-weave wool, sleeves lined with white cotton, tail pockets lined with white twill-weave cotton.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth C. Miller
Object Number: 
1953.160
Marks: 
stamped: reverse of each button: "D. EVANS & CO. / ATTLEBORO MASS" cast: on face of each button: "7TH REGIMENT / (illeg.) / NATIONAL GUARD"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
37142
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Field coat

Date: 
1872-1902
Medium: 
Wool, linen, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 28 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 48.9 x 72.4 cm )
Description: 
Dark blue wool single-breasted field blouse ("sack coat"); double collar with square corners, 5 buttons down the front with 2 snaps at the bottom, closed sleeves (no cuffs) with 3 buttons at the wrists, evidence of single chevron on the upper portion of sleeves; 4 panels at the back; vertical interior slit pockets on both sides, blouse lined with twill-weave wool.
Credit Line: 
Gift of De Witt M. Lockman
Object Number: 
1931.53
Marks: 
printed: on maker's label inside neck: "(illeg.)RO...(illeg.) / BOSTON / Mr. / Date" stamped: in ink, inside bottom right: "C. 6th / 39 / 10"
Gallery Label: 
According to military expert Bruce Bazelon, this field coat dates to the time of Spanish-American War. This coat is from Company C, 6th Regiment of the New York State militia.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1902
eMuseum Object ID: 
37139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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