Bell crown cap with plume
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Leather, feathers, textile, paint, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 10 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 26 cm )
Description:
Black leather bell crown cap with lower edge extending into a deep point in back and visor with underside painted green; cockade in the form of a leather rosette with a button at center embossed with an eagle above the word "Excelsior"; gold metallic cloth tape in the form of an inverted "V" stitched to front (not original); tall plume with white and blue feathers.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1936.684ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36568
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shako with pompon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1914
Medium:
Wool, leather, cord, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. ( 31.1 x 24.1 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Black wool felt shako with bell crown and black patent leather visor and trim; gilded metal front insignia plate with "7" in red enamel at center of circular medallion flanked by laurel branches and surmounted by a grenade; buttons with crossed cannon in relief and attached hooks on lower edge at either side; braided white cord draped in front and back; circular vents at center top and at midpoint on either side; white pompon; leather lining with lacing; chin strap missing.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number:
1923.87ab
Marks:
relief/intaglio: on front insignia plate: "PRO PATRIA / ET GLORIA / 7"
maker's label: inside top of crown: "RIDABOCK & COMPANY / 149-151 W. 36th ST. / WEST OF B'WAY / TRADE MARK / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this shako was worn by the donor, Charles M. Lefferts, during World War I. Lefferts first enlisted as a private in Co. K, 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, in 1893. After the active 7th Regiment was called into service in WWI, a reserve regiment was recruited to serve at home in case of need. Lefferts re-enlisted in this new organization November 14, 1914.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1914
eMuseum Object ID:
36567
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shako
Classification:
Date:
1918-1931
Medium:
Wool, leather, cord, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 11 x 9 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 27.9 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Black wool felt shako with bell crown and black patent leather visor and trim; gilded metal front insignia with "7" in red enamel at center of circular medallion flanked by laurel branches and surmounted by a grenade; button with crossed cannon in relief and attached hooks from which metal scale chin strap with black leather backing is suspended; braided white cord draped in front and back; hole for pompon reinforced with metal grommet (pompon missing); black vinyl(?) half lining with lacing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmond C. Bonaventure
Object Number:
1951.331a
Marks:
relief/intaglio: on front insignia: "PRO / PATRIA / ET GLORIA / 7"
maker's label: affixed inside top of crown: "FROM / Ridabock & Co. / Manufacturers of / and Dealers in / Uniforms & Equipments / 149-151 WEST 36th STREET / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this shako was worn by the donor during his service with the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York (1918-1931). His uniform coat, trousers, epaulets, and belt are also in the N-YHS Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1931
eMuseum Object ID:
36530
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dress hat
Classification:
Date:
1898-1910
Medium:
Wool, other textile, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 9 x 9 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 22.9 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Dress hat with dark blue wool crown with flat, circular top, dark blue ribbon band edged with gold metallic cloth tape, and black patent leather visor with oak leaf sprays embroidered in heavy gold metallic thread; embroidered insignia in the form of a shield-breasted eagle surmounted by a banner and thirteen stars enclosed in a circular border; chin strap of gold metallic cloth tape secured at either side by a button embossed with insignia similar to type embroidered on front of hat.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Jorge R. André
Object Number:
1948.142d
Marks:
embroidered: on front: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM" (part of insignia)
maker's label: inside top of crown: "S. N. MEYER / 1231 PA. AVE. N.W. / WASHINGTON, / D. C."
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this dress hat was worn by Colonel George Creighton Webb (1853-1948).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
36528
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Shoulder straps (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1863-1865
Medium:
Silk metal, wool
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 3.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of Captain's shoulder straps, with gold metal thread embroidered double bars at each end and border against blue velvet ground, sewn on to wool.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick Leishman
Object Number:
1962.22g,h
Gallery Label:
Nearly three-quarters of the black men of eligible age volunteered for the Union army during the American Civil War. Because white soldiers did not trust them in actual combat, most black soldiers were assigned to support roles, though they sometimes engaged with the enemy. New York registered 4,125 soldiers in its three black regiments, the 20th, 26th, and 31st United States Colored Troops. Trained at Riker's and Hart's islands in the East River in early 1864, they were dispatched to Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas, respectively. Almost all of the commissioned officers in U.S. Colored Troops regiments were white. These hand-made shoulder straps were worn by David J. Pilsworth (1841-1895) when he served with the 20th Regiment, U.S.C.T., 1863-1865. Pilsworth enlisted as a private, suffered wounds in 1862, and was promoted to a captain after his recovery.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
36527
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chapeau bras with case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Beaver, silk, braid, feathers, metal, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 20 3/8 x 13 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 51.8 x 34.3 cm )
Description:
Flat-folding black beaver chapeau bras with black ostrich feather trim on edges of cock and fan; two bands of wide black ribbon extend diagonally from base of cock (front); cockade consisting of large black silk rosette with small gilded metal eagle at center, superimposed with loop of gold braid surrounding a button embossed with a shield-breasted eagle below banner inscribed "E PLURIBUS UNUM"; leather sweatband and white silk lining; plain wooden case with paper with typewritten inscription affixed to lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Margaret A. Jackson
Object Number:
1935.104b-d
Marks:
printed: on lining: ". . . inani . . ."
in relief: on button: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM"
typewritten: on paper affixed to lid of case: "Uniform of the late / Dr. William H. Jackson / appointed Surgeon of the / 252 Regiment of Infantry / May 23, 1840. / Gift of
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this chapeau bras was worn by William H. Jackson (1810-1893), father of the donor. Jackson was commissioned Surgeon of the 252nd Regiment of Infantry, New York, on May 23, 1840. His dress coat, sword, and other accessories are also in the N-YHS Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36523
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dress hat
Classification:
Date:
1920-1941
Medium:
Wool, other textile, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 11 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 29.2 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Dress hat with blue wool crown with flat, circular top, red ribbon band edged with gold metallic cloth tape, and black patent leather visor with oak leaf sprays embroidered in heavy, gold metallic thread; embroidered shield-breasted eagle insignia on front of hat; chin strap of gold metallic cloth tape with leather backing secured at either side by a button embossed with insignia similar to type embroidered on front.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller
Object Number:
1967.75
Marks:
maker's label: inside top of crown: "RIDABOCK & COMPANY / TRADE MARK / NEW YORK / 251 FIFTH AVE / COR. OF 28TH ST."
embroidered: on front of hat: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM" (part of insignia)
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this type of brigadier-general's dress hat was worn by the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, from 1920 to 1941.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1941
eMuseum Object ID:
36522
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coat
Classification:
Date:
1872-1902
Medium:
Wool, cotton, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 18 3/4 x 29 in. ( 8.9 x 47.6 x 73.7 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool single-breasted uniform coat with double collar, with 5 metal army buttons up the front; 3 buttons at the wrist of sleeves; inside of coat lined with cotton twill, sleeves lined with blue and white pinstripe satin.
Object Number:
INV.11361
Marks:
stamped: label inside collar: "101"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
36501
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Grenadier cap
Collections:
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Date:
1740-1770
Medium:
Wool, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 10 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 33 x 26.7 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Tall, roughly triangular grenadier cap; front of red wool with embroidery in light brown yarn consisting of eight-pointed star surrounded by stanchions superimposed with serpentine branches, and inscription "AUT VINCE AUT MORI"; reverse with three panels of blue wool with linen piping above a red wool band embroidered with a grenade at center and a crossed sword and musket on either side; small pompon attached to point of cap; linen lining.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1890.3
Marks:
embroidered: top of front: "AUT VINCE AUT MORI"
Gallery Label:
This cap, which was purchased from an antique shop in New London, Conn., was probably the headdress of some independent grenadier company formed in Connecticut prior to the Revolutionary War. It is said to have been worn at the Battle of Fort Griswold (or Groton) in 1781. (See Charles M. Lefferts, "The Connecticut Grenadier Cap," in The New-York Historical Society Quarterly Bulletin, April 1920, pp. 21-23.)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
36484
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Helmet
Classification:
Date:
1914-1917
Medium:
Steel, paint, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 12 1/8 x 8 3/4 in. ( 15.9 x 30.8 x 22.2 cm )
Description:
Light brown painted steel helmet with domed top with applied metal crest, peaks in front and back, and braided leather chin strap; small five-pointed metal star attached in front.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of James G. Harbord
Object Number:
1949.86
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1917
eMuseum Object ID:
36476
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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