Sash
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 114 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 14 x 290.8 cm )
Description:
Scarlet silk jersey sash with tassels at both ends.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Walter S. Poor, Jr.
Object Number:
1947.504c
Marks:
embroidered: center: "W S P"
Gallery Label:
This sash was worn by Walter S. Poor, Sr. (1836-1906), while he served with Artillery in the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
21128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Garrison cap
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1944
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall (flat): 4 7/8 x 11 x 1/2 in. (12.4 x 27.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Flat-folding slate gray Navy garrison cap, unlined; metal bar pin attached to one side; metal insignia on other side consisting of a shield superimposed on crossed anchors with an eagle with outstretched wings above.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1946.41e
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on sweatband: "HMH"
ink stamped: on inner side: "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:
21123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Helmet
Classification:
Date:
1916
Medium:
Steel, tin, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 8 in. ( 29.2 x 28.6 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Blackened steel helmet with neck shield in back, narrow visor in front, and lantern-like spike on top; embossed tin insignia in the form of a crowned eagle with outstretched wings attached to front; black leather chin strap and light brown leather lining interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James G. Harbord
Object Number:
1948.589
Marks:
stamped: inside top of crown: "DAMASCHKE / 1916"
embossed: on front insignia plate: "MIT GOTT FÜR / KOENIG / UND VATERLAND" (on banner)
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this helmet was acquired by General James Guthrie Harbord (1866-1947), Chief of Staff, A.E.F., U.S. Army, 1917-1918.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1916
eMuseum Object ID:
21077
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plate
Classification:
Medium:
Brass, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 9.5 x 6.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Corner-cut, rectangular plate with New York State coat of arms (Indian and Dutch colonial figure standing on either side of an eagle perched atop a shield) fastened to center; leather fragments fastened to loops on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary L. and Ellen D. Constant
Object Number:
1943.361
Marks:
stamped: back: "J.S. SMITH & SONS/NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
This plate was part of a shoulder belt worn by Luman Reed Allen of the 7th Regiment, New York State Militia, during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
21076
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Helmet
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Metal, paint, styrofoam, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 13 x 11 1/8 in. ( 22.9 x 33 x 28.3 cm )
Description:
Large blue painted metal helmet; regular domed form with edges shaped to cover ears and neck; interior padded with styrofoam covered with blue painted textile.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
1950.85
Marks:
ink stamped: on inside edge (back): "U.S.N."
ink stamped: on inside edge (front): "(AI K[AUG?] 11)"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this type of helmet was worn when using head phones.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
21074
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shirt
Classification:
Date:
1940-1946
Medium:
Cotton, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 19 x 35 in. ( 2.5 x 48.3 x 88.9 cm )
Description:
Blue cotton denim short-sleeved Naval fatigue shirt with double collar, 6 buttons down the front, 2 breast pockets with flaps that button closed.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1946.44a
Marks:
stamped: across back: "HOLLOWAY H M"
stamped: inside neck: "15 / CON(illeg.)"
Gallery Label:
This shirt was worn by H. Maxson Holloway, who served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 1943-1945.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
21073
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jacket
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 18 x 28 in. ( 7.6 x 45.7 x 71.1 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool single-breasted General's jacket; 1 1/2" open stand-up collar; 13 sets of hooks and eyes fasten down the front, right side watch pocket; closed sleeves (no cuffs), with 5 rows of braided sleeve knots; back is in 4 panels; jacket lined with green cotton, sleeves lined with white cotton, breast lightly padded and quilted, horizontal slit pocket on left side.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
Z.3083
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
21007
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt buckle: eagle on anchor relief
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
overall (fastened): 2 × 3 5/8 × 1/4 in. (5.1 × 9.2 × 0.6 cm)
Description:
Cast iron Civil War era interlocking circular belt buckle in two pieces; one piece with leaf and acron leaf design with rectagular hole in center to receive buckle, and rectangular hole on one end to pass through belt; second piece with round eagle insignia, anchor, thirteen stars, and rope border; rectangular hole on the end to pass through belt.
Object Number:
INV.7350ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
20821
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waist belt
Classification:
Date:
1915-1930
Medium:
Cotton, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 90.5 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Cotton and brass waist belt; white canvas with square, corner-cut brass plate at right end that fastens to clip on left; stamped mark on front of plate.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmond C. Bonaventure
Object Number:
1951.331f
Marks:
stamped: plate front: "G" (National Guard, New York)
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this waistbelt was part of a uniform worn by the donor while a member of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
20806
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trousers
Classification:
Date:
1858-1865
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 15 1/2 x 47 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 39.4 x 120.6 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool artillery trousers with red piping on the sides of the legs, from beneath side-seam pockets to hem; 6 button fly; 6 buttons around outside of waistband; watch pocket on the waistband to the right of the fly; no rear pockets, 2 straps at the back beneath waistband which fasten at the center to metal buckle with double-tongued chape; waist and pockets lined with white cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Walter S. Poor, Jr.
Object Number:
1947.504b
Gallery Label:
These trousers were worn by Walter S. Poor, Sr. (1836-1906), while he served with Artillery in the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
20805
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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