Coat
Classification:
Date:
1898
Medium:
Cotton, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 23 3/4 x 31 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 60.3 x 80 cm )
Description:
Dark blue serge single-breasted army coat with double collar, 5 metal army buttons up the front with hook and eye closure at the throat, 2 placket pockets at breast and waist, 3 buttons at the wrist of sleeves; with strap shoulder insignia of oak leaves; lined with blue and white pinstripe satin in the sleeves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Jorge R. André
Object Number:
1948.138
Gallery Label:
This army coat was worn by Colonel G. Creighton Webb, 1898.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
36466
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Court uniform
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Wool, metal, ivory, silk, feathers
Dimensions:
overall (coat): 3 1/2 x 21 1/4 x 40 in. ( 8.9 x 54 x 101.6 cm )
overall (dagger holster): 1 3/4 x 6 x 23 5/8 in. (
Description:
Court dress uniform, including tailcoat, trousers, pair of epaulettes, dagger holster, and hat dress; red wool felt court single-breasted dress tailcoat with stand-up collar and 9 buttons down the front; collar and cuffs embroidered with metal thread leaf motif; 6 buttons across the back at the top of the tails; tails trimmed with green velvet fabric tape, with interior pocket inside each tail; lined with white wool felt; light green wool felt stirrup trousers with high waist ivory button fly front and suspender buttons, slit side pockets, with metal embroidered fabric tape along the outside of each leg, adjustable waistline buckle at the center back; pair of detachable metal coil fringe epaulettes with gold fabric wings, lined with red wool felt fabric with metal hooks on reverse; light green wool felt belt dagger holster lined with light brown leather, holster embroidered with metal thread in leaf design; red and white plume hat dress with wire posy holder.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Esquire
Object Number:
1962.51c-h
Gallery Label:
This dress tailcoat was worn by the Chevalier Charles Frederick De Loosey, the Austrian-Hungarian Counsel General of New York, 1850-1870. He was the brother of the Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary, and cousin of Mexico's Emperor Maximilian, on whose behalf he lobbied during his tenure in the U.S.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
36461
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Dress helmet with plume
Classification:
Date:
1867-1882
Medium:
Wool, cork, silk, cord, metal; horsehair
Dimensions:
Overall (a, helmet): 6 3/4 × 10 1/2 × 7 1/8 in. (17.1 × 26.7 × 18.1 cm)
Part (e, plume): 15 × 6 × 4 in. (38.1 ×
Description:
Dress helmet made of black wool felt over cork; peaks in front and back, both angled downward; large metal shield-breasted eagle insignia on front with crossed cannon and number "1" in relief; braided gold cord suspended from hooks with shield-shaped mounts attached to sides and back of hat; gilded metal scale chin strap attached to buttons molded with crossed cannon attached at either side; black and yellow striped sweatband with quilting, and purple silk(?) lining inside of crown; red horsehair plume (missing holder).
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas H. Barber
Object Number:
1954.115a,e
Marks:
in relief: on front insignia plate: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (on banner) and "1"
stamped in gold: inside crown: "ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL. / No. 519 B'WAY / NEW YORK / WARNOCK & Co."
Gallery Label:
The number "1" and the crossed cannon insignia identify this helmet with the 1st U.S. Artillery. According to the accession records, this helmet was worn by Thomas Henry Barber (father of the donor), who served in the 1st Artillery from 1867 to 1885. New York City directories indicate that Warnock & Co. was located at 519 Broadway from 1858 to 1882.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1882
eMuseum Object ID:
36450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Helmet
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Metal, paint, cotton webbing
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 11 x 9 1/4 in. ( 18.4 x 27.9 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Olive green painted metal helmet with textured outer surface; chin strap made of light olive green webbing; missing interior liner.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
1950.86
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this is a U.S. Navy helmet worn on ship and shore installations.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
36446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shako with pompon
Classification:
Date:
1868-1871
Medium:
Wool, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 12 x 7 in. ( 17.8 x 30.5 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Black wool felt shako with black patent leather top and trim; angled cylindrical crown with gilded metal insignia of the 47th Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., attached to front; small, somewhat rectangular visor; white pompon mounted above insignia; black leather sweatband.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1936.683ab
Marks:
in relief: on front insignia plate: "DUCIT AMOR PATRIAE / 47 / N.G.S.N.Y."
printed paper label: affixed inside crown: "From / BAKER & McKENNEY / Manufacturers and Dealers in / Military Goods, / 141 Grand Street, NEW YORK."
handwritten in ink: on printed
Gallery Label:
The 47th Infantry Regiment was one of twelve New York State National Guard infantry regiments that were federalized for service in the Spanish-American War. The 47th Regiment was organized on May 27th, 1862 for a three-month tour of duty. It was recruited entirely in New York City (Brooklyn) and served in the garrison of Washington D.C. during the Civil War. The regiment also served in the draft riots of 1863, the railroad riots of 1877, the quarantine riot on Fire Island of 1892, and the switchman’s strike in Buffalo of 1895. Isaac J. Geery, the original owner of this shako, was Lieutenant-Colonel of the regiment from May 9, 1868, until his retirement in early 1871.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1871
eMuseum Object ID:
36444
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shako with pompon
Classification:
Date:
1899-1909
Medium:
Wool, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 24.1 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Black wool felt shako with black patent leather top and trim; angled cylindrical crown with gilded metal insignia of the 71th Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., attached to front; small, somewhat rectangular visor; chin strap secured on either side with a button embossed with crossed muskets; white pompon mounted above insignia; black leather sweatband.
Credit Line:
Gift of R. Horace Gallatin
Object Number:
1932.165ab
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed inside top of crown: "From / RIDABOCK & CO. / MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN / UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENTS. / 112 FOURTH AVENUE / NEAR 12TH STREET. / NEW YORK."
in relief: on front insignia plate: "NATIONAL / 71 / GUARD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
36443
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Shako with pompon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Wool, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 6 3/8 in. ( 21 x 26.7 x 16.2 cm )
Description:
Black wool felt shako with black patent leather top and trim; angled cylindrical crown with gilded metal insignia of the 7th Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., attached to front; small, somewhat rectangular visor; chin strap secured at either side with a button embossed with crossed cannon (missing on right side); white pompon mounted above insignia; black leather sweatband.
Object Number:
X.189ab
Marks:
in relief: on front insignia plate: "7"
printed paper label: affixed inside top of crown: "From / BAKER & McKENNEY, / Manufacturers and Dealers in / Military Goods. / 63 Walker Street, / NEW YORK."
handwritten in ink: on printed paper label: "L. B. Smit
Gallery Label:
According to New York City Directories, Baker & McKenney were located at 63 Walker Street from 1865 to 1866. The original owner of this shako, Lewis Bayard Smith, served a total of seven years in Company "H" of the Seventh New York Infantry, enlisting in 1860 and taking his discharge as a Sergeant in 1867. He was a member of the Veteran Association of the Regiment and also belonged to the Military Society of the War of 1812, Saint Nicholas Society, and Sons of the Revolution. Smith attended New York University and, later, entered the tea and raw silk importation business as a partner with his uncle.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
36442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat cover
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1944
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 11 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 28.6 x 26.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Slate gray cotton hat cover for dress hat with oval, flat-topped crown; two buttonholes in band correspond to chin strap buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1946.41i
Marks:
handwritten in ink: inside band: "HMH"
ink stamped: inside band: "H. M. HOLLOWAY"
Gallery Label:
In the wake of Pearl Harbor, New York mobilized for war, and the New-York Historical Society was no exception. As the city braced for possible enemy attack, the New-York Historical Society took precautions to protect the collection as its staff members departed for the Armed Forces and defense factories. Nine New-York Historical Society staff members saw active duty during WWII. H. Maxson Holloway served in the Navy. Following the war, some of these men, such as Holloway, donated their uniforms to the museum.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
36432
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Sash
Classification:
Date:
1840-1845
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (unfolded): 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 116 in. ( 3.8 x 3.8 x 294.6 cm )
Description:
Red silk jersey uniform sash with cotton cord tassels at each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Margaret A. Jackson
Object Number:
1935.104j
Gallery Label:
This sash is part of a military uniform worn by Dr. William H. Jackson (1810-1893) of New York City. He was commissioned surgeon of the 252nd Regiment of Infantry, New York, in 1840.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
36424
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shako with pompon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Wool, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 26.7 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Black wool felt shako with black patent leather top and trim; angled cylindrical crown with gilded metal insignia of the 7th Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., attached to front; small somewhat rectangular visor; chin strap secured at either side with a button embossed with crossed cannon; white pompon mounted above insignia; black leather sweatband.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller
Object Number:
1953.165ab
Marks:
in relief: on front insignia plate: "7"
printed paper label: affixed inside top of crown: "From / BAKER & MCKENNEY, / Manufacturers and Dealers in / Military Goods. / 63 Walker Street, / NEW YORK."
handwritten in ink: on printed paper label: "I. R. Lane
Gallery Label:
According to New York City Directories, Baker & McKenney was located at 63 Walker Street from 1865 to 1866. The original owner of this shako, Isaac Remsen Lane (1840-1910), for ten years president of the Hanover Fire Insurance Company, of New York, was an enthusiastic veteran of the Seventh Regiment, N.Y.N.G., in United States service. He enlisted as a private at the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, serving until 1863. He later saw service during the draft riots in New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
36411
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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