Shoulder scale
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1862
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 4 x 1 in. ( 16.2 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Private's brass shoulder scale with seven overlapping scalloped plates; oval end with raised crescent; brass strap fastener.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alexander F. W. Chenoweth, in memory of Alexander Crawford Chenoweth
Object Number:
1922.142
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on reverse: "By A. C. Chenoweth / Near 7 Pine[s] Fair Okes[sic] / 1873"
Gallery Label:
A handwritten inscription on the reverse of this object suggests that it was found near Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), Virginia, by A. C. Chenoweth in 1873. It was apparently collected as a relic of the Battle of Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks, which took place May 31 to June 1, 1862.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1862
eMuseum Object ID:
7362
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cape
Classification:
Date:
1785-1790
Medium:
Wool, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 28 x 59 in. ( 12.7 x 71.1 x 149.9 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool handmade cape with double collar and 13" shoulder cape; collar and 9" wide lining of opening edge made of black velvet; collar closes with a bar on left side fastened to adjustable loop; shoulder cape lined with black twill-weave silk, cape lined with black plain weave wool.
Credit Line:
Gift of G. Creighton Webb
Object Number:
1939.555
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this cape was worn by Samuel Blachley Webb (1753-1807). Webb served in the American Revolution, rising to the rank of Brigadier General and serving as aide-de-camp to Washington in 1776. He was one of the original thirteen officers to form the Society of the Cincinnati in 1783, and was Grand Marshall of proceedings at Washington's inauguration.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1790
eMuseum Object ID:
7350
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coat
Classification:
Date:
1915-1945
Medium:
Wool, cotton, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 21 x 33 in. ( 8.9 x 53.3 x 83.8 cm )
Description:
Khaki-colored single-breasted coat; double collar lined with red wool, which stands up from the inside slightly resembling piping; 5 plastic buttons down the front; diagonal pocket at the left breast with a flap across the top; closed sleeves (no cuffs); 2 panels on the back; upper bodice, sleeves and pockets lined with light brown cotton, horizontal slit pocket inside right breast.
Object Number:
INV.11602
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
7348
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:
Dome-shaped brass buttons stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, with shield on breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas A. Eddy
Object Number:
1920.129r.1-7
Marks:
stamped: front: "1" (inside shield); back: "SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM"
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this looking glass was used during the Civil War by U.S. Major-General Abner Doubleday.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
7336
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Overcoat
Classification:
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 49 1/2 in. ( 125.7 cm )
Description:
Double breasted overcoat with four braid frogs on each side for buttons; 5 buttons under collar for attachment to cape.
Credit Line:
Gift of Madison Grant
Object Number:
1936.430
Gallery Label:
This overcoat was worn during the Civil War by Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), Surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers and later Surgeon-in-Chief of the Division. Dr. Grant received a Congressional medal of honor. The coat was donated by Grant's son in 1936.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
7323
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gaiters (2)
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Leather, brass, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 8 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and cotton gaiters; flat, black leather sheets with cotton lacing on right side that loop through brass holes at left to form circular legging, and strap on top left that fastens to brass buckle on top right; stamped mark on inside bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1931.82ab
Marks:
stamped: inside bottom: "HENRY V. ALLIEN 7 CO./NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
7318
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Uniform of Thomas Tingey
Classification:
Date:
1812-1825
Credit Line:
Gift of Lt. Col. Sidney G. de Kay
Object Number:
1932.221
Gallery Label:
Commodore Thomas Tingey (1750-1829) served in the American navy during the Revolution as commander of the 24-gun "Ganges" and guarded the Mona Passage in the West Indies, 1798-99. He was commandant of the Washington Navy Yard from 1804 until his death in 1829.
Provenance:
Estate of Thomas Hiram Hotchkiss; Asher B. durand and Family; Lucy Durand Woodman, Orange, New Jersey
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
7315
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Army sweater
Classification:
Medium:
textile, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 10 x 11 in. ( 7.6 x 25.4 x 27.9 cm )
Object Number:
INV.1182
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7307
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 6 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Brass and iron belt plate; curved, rectangular brass plate with hook and bar with two iron tongues on back, and eagle stamped in center with shield on breast, grasping branches and arrows in talons, flanked by cannons at bottom, and with war trophies, rayed background, thirteen stars, and inscription in scroll at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Object Number:
1926.99
Marks:
stamped: scroll: "E. PLURIBUS. UNUM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7306
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt buckle collection
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm )
Object Number:
1921.26ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7305
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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