Sword belt
Classification:
Date:
1894
Medium:
Leather, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 41 7/8 x 18 1/2 in. ( 7 x 106.4 x 47 cm )
Description:
Leather sword belt covered with light blue and gilt striped trim, with nearly square metal belt buckle at right end with "NY" in crossed branches, leather tab at left end, left side has a half-circle leather tab with a slit for the sword, slings of unequal length on metal attachment with hook, adjustable buckles near the end with swivel catches at the end, slings match belt design.
Object Number:
INV.11394c
Marks:
cast: center of belt buckle: "NY"
stamped: leather end of sword belt: "HENRY V. ALLIEN & CO. / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
This sword belt is part of a uniform worn by Sidney Gilder De Kay, who was in the New York State militia. The Society also owns the other items to this uniform.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1894
eMuseum Object ID:
21445
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sword belt
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Leather, cotton, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 3 in. ( 101.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Blue and white canvas belt with back leather slings that have brass scabbard hooks.
Object Number:
INV.11395
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
21444
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder strap
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Metal, wool, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular black felt bar edged with gold lace, with gold metal anchor in center; layer of black silk fastened to bottom.
Object Number:
INV.14320
Gallery Label:
This United States Navy shoulder strap, attributed to the Civil War era, could designate a Lieutenant prior to regulation changes made in August 1862. After that date the anchor and braid identified an Ensign.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
21442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder belt
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Leather, brass, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 x 2 1/4 in. ( 88.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and tin shoulder belt; white buff leather with two ends fastened together by corner-cut rectangular brass plate with tin number applied on front, and with other end terminating in V-shaped black leather bayonet scabbard with brass throat; painted lettering on belt inside.
Object Number:
INV.11398d
Marks:
painted: back: "LBSMITH . 8th CO. 7TH Regt. /N.Y.S.M."
stenciled: back: "J.A. BAKER/63 WALKER ST./NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
21441
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Beret
Classification:
Date:
1910-1930
Medium:
Wool, other textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 10 x 7 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 25.4 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool beret with same color silk ribbon band with "U.S. NAVY" machine-embroidered in bright gold.
Credit Line:
Gift of Irving Levy
Object Number:
1950.330
Marks:
embroidered: on hatband: "U. S. NAVY"
maker's label: inside top of crown: "BEST & CO. / NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
21439
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necktie
Classification:
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 x 2 3/4 in. ( 61 x 7 cm )
Description:
Khaki-colored linen necktie.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1945
Object Number:
INV.11995
Gallery Label:
This necktie is typical of those worn by American GI's during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
21437
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dress hat
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Textile, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 11 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. ( 10.2 x 28.6 x 27 cm )
Description:
Dress hat with white cotton (?) crown with flat, circular top, dark blue wool band, and black patent leather visor; embroidered front insignia consisting of a shield over crossed anchors with an eagle with outstretched wings above; chin strap secured at either side by a gilded metal button embossed with an eagle perched on an anchor.
Object Number:
INV.11816
Marks:
maker's label: inside top of crown: "ALL-BILT / UNIFORMS / INC. / 147 FULTON ST. / NEW YORK CITY"
handwritten in ink: on scrap of paper in plastis sleeve inside top of crown: "ABEL I. SMITH, JR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
21436
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cape
Classification:
Date:
1855-1875
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (folded): 3 x 31 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 80 x 85.1 cm )
Description:
Medium blue wool cape of the New York State militia, lined with white cotton oil cloth; 1" closed stand-up collar; 6 buttons down the front; buttons cast with eagle above quadrant shield surrounded by stars, "EXCELSIOR" across the bottom.
Object Number:
INV.11999
Marks:
cast: across the bottom of each button: "EXCELSIOR"
stamped: reverse of each button: "(illeg.)"
Gallery Label:
The buttons on this cape identify it as having been used in the New York State militia.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
21435
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Overcoat
Classification:
Medium:
textile, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 26 x 56 in. ( 10.2 x 66 x 142.2 cm )
Object Number:
1951.502
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
21424
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shirt
Classification:
Date:
1895-1900
Medium:
Wool, silk, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 21 3/4 x 32 in. ( 5.1 x 55.2 x 81.3 cm )
Description:
Navy blue wool Naval uniform shirt with black silk scarf; V-neck with sailor's collar, open sleeves with false cuffs, 2 buttons at each wrist, buttons cast with an anchor at the center; front and back in 2 panels joined horizontally across the chest; shallow split at the bottom of the side seams with rounded corners; 3 bands of white lacing around outer edge of collar, 2 bands of white lacing around the wrists.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Maurice Newton
Object Number:
1948.129a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21420
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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