Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1946
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular patch; blue wool background with blue rayon border; orange rayon number over white parachute in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7485
Marks:
sewn: center: "5"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn on the left jacket shoulder of a member of the 5th Air Force Corps.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
7157
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sash
Classification:
Date:
1775-1783
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 16 x 116 in. ( 1.3 x 40.6 x 294.6 cm )
Description:
Red silk handmade braid-woven sash, with fringe on each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Colonel George Creighton Webb
Object Number:
1939.595
Gallery Label:
This sash was worn by Samuel Blachley Webb (1753-1807), who served in the American Revolution. In 1776 he became aide-de-camp to General George Washington. Captured on an expedition to Long Island, he was held prisoner for three years. Webb was one of the original thirteen officers who met in Fishkill in 1783 to form the Society of the Cincinnati. He was grand marshal of the proceedings when Washington was inaugurated as president.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
7155
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 4.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brown felt patch with four gold rayon bars sewn to front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Object Number:
INV.7484
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn on the lower sleeve of an Army uniform coat. Each bar indicated six months overseas service, so the soldier who wore this patch served two years abroad.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
7153
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sash
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 4 3/4 x 110 in. ( 5.1 x 12.1 x 279.4 cm )
Description:
Civil War Officer's Sash--Crimson(?) (now faded) silk jersey sash with tassels on each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of De Witt M. Lockman
Object Number:
1934.154
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
7154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevron
Classification:
Date:
1940-1946
Medium:
Wool, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 10.8 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three gold silk chevrons sewn onto black felt background; at bottom is a curved gold bar that connects with the third chevron.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7480
Gallery Label:
This chevron was worn on the left jacket sleeve of an Army staff sergeant during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
7152
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sash
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 1/4 x 114 in. ( 5.1 x 13.3 x 289.6 cm )
Description:
Dark maroon silk jersey sash with tassels at both ends.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Louise Madden
Object Number:
1934.155
Gallery Label:
This sash was part of a uniform worn by John Madden, who served in the 1st Cavalry, New York State National Guard, through 1869.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
7151
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevron
Classification:
Date:
1918-1919
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Brown wool chevron with red felt stripe on front.
Credit Line:
Gift of James R. Canny
Object Number:
1937.30
Gallery Label:
This type of chevron was presented to soldiers who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after World War I.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1919
eMuseum Object ID:
7150
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stickpin
Classification:
Date:
1860-1875
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 8.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver stickpin; pin with top shaped as cap.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry Pearl Talmadge
Object Number:
1934.92
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this pin was used by the donor while a member of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, from 1870 to 1877.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
7148
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gloves (2)
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Cotton, fabric
Dimensions:
largest: 8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Cotton gloves; white cotton gloves trimmed with fabric tape at wrist.
Credit Line:
Gift of Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Object Number:
1937.261ab
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these gloves were worn by Charles A. Schermerhorn while a member of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
7147
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 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.
Object Number:
1926.66a-c
Marks:
stamped: front: "A" (inside shield); back: "D.EVANS & CO./ATTLEBORO MASS."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
7120
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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