Sash
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 1/4 x 96 in. ( 5.1 x 13.3 x 243.8 cm )
Description:
Beige silk jersey sash with tassels on both ends.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick Dielman
Object Number:
1937.113
Gallery Label:
This sash is part of a uniform worn by Henry W. Benham, who served at one time as a General in the U.S. Army.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
8406
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coat
Classification:
Date:
1942
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 22 x 33 in. ( 10.2 x 55.9 x 83.8 cm )
Description:
Khaki-colored worsted wool single-breasted Air Corps officer'ssummer coat; double collar with shallow lapels; shoulder loops with buttons at the collar end; 4 buttons down the front, 4 pockets on the front with flaps which button closed; all buttons cast with the Great Seal of the U.S.; closed sleeves (no cuffs) with a band of yellow lacing around each wrist; 2 panels at the back; front panels, sleeves and top half of back panel lined with khaki-colored silk, vertical slit pocket at left breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul H. Downing
Object Number:
1946.120a
Marks:
stamped: reverse of front buttons: "SUPERIOR / QUALITY"
embroidered: inside, on label on breast pocket: "Royal Uniforms / "FIT FOR A KING" / 45 EAST 29TH ST. / NEW YORK"
printed: inside breast pocket, on label: "ROYAL UNIFORMS / 257 Fourth Ave. New Y
Gallery Label:
This coat is part of a uniform worn by Paul H. Downing during World War II. Downing served in the Air Corps as commanding officer of the Rochester (N.Y.) Region, Materiel Command.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1942
eMuseum Object ID:
8384
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sword belt
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Leather, cotton, metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 x 2 in. ( 106.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Leather, cotton, metal, and brass sword belt; stitched, black leather-covered canvas belt with sliding clip near center of belt suspending scabbard sling with brass hook at end that fastens to another scabbard sling suspended from loop sewn on left side of belt, and with rectangular brass plate at right end that fastens to clip on left; gilt lacing with three brown fabric bands sewn to belt and sling exteriors; plate has stamped English-style lettering in center, flanked by wreath at bottom and with beaded background; stamped number on clip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Madden
Object Number:
1934.167
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
8342
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Officer's coat
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool, cotton, linen, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 42 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 72.4 x 108 cm )
Description:
Dark blue serge artillery Captain's single-breasted coat; 1" closed stand-up collar, shoulder straps with double bars on red velvet groud, 9 buttons down the bodice, closed false cuffs on 9" sleeves (flat) with 3 buttons at the wrist; 4 panels on the back of the bodice, with 2 buttons near the center at the waistline, a button on each side of split skirt; lined with dark green cotton, with slit pockets at each breast, lined with brown linen, bodice breast lightly padded and quilted; all buttons with shield-breasted eagle clutching a branch and arrows in its talons, with "A" on the shield.
Credit Line:
Gift of Hartford Beaumont
Object Number:
1959.63a
Marks:
cast: center of each button face: "A"
stamped: reverse of bodice buttons: "D. EVANS & CO. / ATTLEBORO MASS"
stamped: reverse of cuff buttons: "D. EVANS & CO. / SUPERFINE"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this artillery coat was worn by Walter P. Beaumont (d. ca. 1874) of the 1st Massachusetts Artillery. However, there are three conflicting accounts of the details of the original owner, including rank, dates of service, regiment, and date of discharge.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
8332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; dome-shaped.
Credit Line:
Gift of Eliza R. and Mary M. Greenwood
Object Number:
1942.614a-d
Marks:
stamped: front: "C.S.A."; backs of a-b: "SUPERIOR QUALITY"; back of cd: "SUPERIOR STANDARD"
Gallery Label:
These buttons were worn on the uniforms of Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
8083
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1858-1868
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Domed brass button; figure of uniformed soldier on front.
Object Number:
INV.3494
Marks:
stamped: front: "P.O.D."; back: "OEHM & CO./BALTIMORE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
7659
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clothing button
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Circular brass clothing button with eagle insignia framed by thirteen stars in relief.
Object Number:
INV.5668
Marks:
On reverse: "S. COVILL. / MFG. CO"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
7657
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Baldric
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Leather, brass, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 6 in. ( 12.7 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Leather and brass baldric; rectangular, black leather-covered wooden box with brass sling swivels fastened to slanted sides, and cast brass eagle with shield on breast, three arrows in one talon, and branch in other talon fastened to shield-shaped leather flap.
Credit Line:
Presented by Louise Madden on November 26, 1934
Object Number:
INV.7849
Gallery Label:
This cartridge box was probably part of a set of military accoutrements that belonged to John Madden.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
7566
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: G.A.R insignia
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of William Dey, February 22, 1944
Object Number:
INV.4863C
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7485
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: G.A.R insignia
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of William Dey, February 22, 1944
Object Number:
INV.4863B
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7484
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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