Shoulder knots (pair) in storage box

Date: 
ca. 1898
Medium: 
Metal, textile, paint
Dimensions: 
Each (shoulder knot): 7 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. (18.1 x 10.5 x 4.4 cm) Box: 4 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 21 x 14 cm
Description: 
Pair of lieutenant colonel's shoulder knots with black pad with gilded metal insignia of the Inspector General's Department (sword and fasces, crossed and wreathed) between a pair of gold embroidered oak leaves; heavy gold braid, bordering pad and interlaced on strap; gilded metal button with shield-breasted eagle surrounded by stars; brass strap fastener; rectangular black painted metal storage box with hinged, flat-topped lid.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Jorge R. André
Object Number: 
1948.145a-c
Marks: 
in relief: on metal plate affixed to center of lid: "H. V. ALLIEN & Co. / NEW YORK." stamped: on fasteners: "HENRY V. ALLIEN & Co. / NEW YORK" in relief: on insigia at center of pad: "DROIT ET AVANT"
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession records, these shoulder knots belonged to George Creighton Webb (1854-1948). Webb was commissioned colonel during the Spanish-American War.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1898
eMuseum Object ID: 
38887
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Officer's coat

Date: 
1898
Medium: 
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 21 1/4 x 32 in. ( 7.6 x 54 x 81.3 cm )
Description: 
Dark blue wool officer's single-breasted coat; 1 3/4" closed stand-up collar (one hook and eye), with "U.S.V." in etruscan embroidery finish at the corners of the collar flanked by Inspector General's insignia, with crossed sword and fasces encircled with crossed branches; shoulder straps with gold leaves at both ends against black ground; 8 sets of hooks and eyes down the front, hidden when fastened; closed sleeves, no cuffs; 2 panels on the back; shallow split at the side seams, split buttons closed from the inside; coat lined with dark green silk, sleeves lined with white silk, horizontal slit pocket at right breast, vertical slit pocket at left breast.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Jorge R. André
Object Number: 
1948.139a
Marks: 
printed: on label inside right breast pocket: "BROOKS BROTHERS, / BROADWAY, / NEW YORK. / Date / No." handwritten: on label inside right breast pocket: "Staff. / Maj. Genl. C. Webb / 5/14/98 / 25983." applied: corners of collar: "U. S. V." cast: on
Gallery Label: 
This coat is part of a uniform worn by G. Creighton Webb (1854-1948) in the Spanish-American War. The black shoulder straps and collar insignia identify him as a staff officer with the department of Inspector General, U.S. Volunteer Army.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1898
eMuseum Object ID: 
38886
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Coat

Date: 
1942-1945
Medium: 
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 17 x 28 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 43.2 x 73 cm )
Description: 
Medium blue wool women's New York Civil Defense Volunteer's single-breasted coat; double collar and short lapels, insignia patches at the corners of the collar; shoulder loops with buttons at the collar end; 3 buttons down the front anchored to the coat at the shanks with wire coils from the inside; a pocket at each breast and hip with flaps which button closed; closed sleeves (no cuffs), left sleeve has insignia at the shoulder and 6 red stripes set at a diagonal below the shoulder; all buttons cast with the Great Seal of the U.S.; 2 panels at the back; lined with blue twill-weave silk.
Object Number: 
1946.89a
Marks: 
embroidered: maker's label, inside neck: "Saks Fifth Avenue" cast: on the face of each button: "E PLURISBUS UNUM" stamped: on reverse of each button: "HANDY MACHCO / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label: 
This uniform was worn in New York City, 1942-1945, by a member of the Civilian Defense Volunteer Organization. After the sinking of thousands of tons of shipping near New York harbor and German radio's threat to target New York, Mayor La Guardia formed the Civil Defense. During the war more than 400,000 New Yorkers joined.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
38863
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Sword shoulder belt

Date: 
1915-1930
Medium: 
Leather, brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 41 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 105.4 x 5.4 cm )
Description: 
Leather and brass sword shoulder belt; black leather belt with circular brass buckle at right end that snaps into brass slot on left, and sliding leather loop near center of belt suspending scabbard sling with brass end hook that fastens to sling suspended from loop on left side; wreathed design on slot and eagle grasping anchor stamped in center of buckle; stamped marks on buckle and slot.
Object Number: 
INV.8369
Marks: 
stamped: slot: "274" ; "P/R.B.H." stamped: fastener: "274"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1930
eMuseum Object ID: 
38859
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Waist belt with cartridge box, bayonet scabbard, and percussion cap pouch

Date: 
1861-1865
Medium: 
Leather, brass, iron
Dimensions: 
Part (belt length): 39 in. (99.1 cm) Part (cartridge box): 6 1/2 x 8 in. (16.5 x 20.3 cm)
Description: 
Leather, brass, and iron waist belt with cartridge box, bayonet scabbard, and percussion cap pouch; rectangular black leather cartridge box with one horizontal and two vertical belt loops riveted and sewn to rear, an implement pocket on front, double flaps with stamped oval brass plate on front and strap on outer flap that fastens to brass stud at bottom of box; box contains tin insert with four top and two bottom compartments; black leather waistbelt with stamped oval brass plate at right end that fastens to clip on left, with percussion cap pouch fastened to right side, and frog with brass-tipped angular bayonet scabbard on left.
Credit Line: 
Purchase
Object Number: 
1936.688
Marks: 
stamped: plates: "SNY"
Gallery Label: 
This set of objects was purchased from C.K. Johnson.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1865
eMuseum Object ID: 
38858
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shoulder straps (4)

Date: 
1860-1870
Medium: 
Textile
Dimensions: 
Overall (larger straps): 5 x 2 x 1/4 in. (12.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm) Overall (smaller straps): 4 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (10.2 x 3.
Description: 
Four rectangular shoulder straps, one larger pair and one smaller pair, each with crossed cannon and anchor between two bars embroidered on red velvet ground inside an embroidered border.
Object Number: 
Z.1136a-d
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1870
eMuseum Object ID: 
38857
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Percussion cap pouch

Date: 
1855-1865
Medium: 
Leather, brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 8.6 x 9.5 cm )
Description: 
Leather and brass percussion cap pouch; black leather pouch with vertical loop for waist belt sewn to back, and double flaps with strap on outer flap that fastens to brass stud at bottom.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Object Number: 
1937.261
Gallery Label: 
According to accession records, this percussion cap pouch was used by Charles A. Schermerhorn while a member of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1865
eMuseum Object ID: 
38853
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Storage box for epaulets

Date: 
1850-1870
Medium: 
Metal, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/2 x 10 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. ( 14 x 25.7 x 18.4 cm )
Description: 
Black painted metal storage box for epaulets; oval shape; hinged lid with flat top and wire handle; oval interior compartment, also with hinged lid, containing five miscellaneous pieces of hardware and insignia (Z.2989a-e).
Object Number: 
INV.399
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1870
eMuseum Object ID: 
38843
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Epaulets (pair)

Date: 
1850-1870
Medium: 
Metal, textile
Dimensions: 
each: 4 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 6 in. ( 10.8 x 21 x 15.2 cm )
Description: 
Pair of captain's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with two silver embroidered bars and gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle; gilded brass crescent surrounding domed insignia disk with gold embroidered "7" on red textile ground; three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 1/2 inches in length and 1/4 inch in diameter; padded red velvet lining and brass strap fastener.
Object Number: 
INV.404ab
Marks: 
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT" handwritten in pencil: on scrap of paper found with objects: "Captain's dress epaulets, 7th Rgt, NYNG / Worn with Full dress GRAY / Uniform (white trousers)" embroidered: on insignia disk: "7"
Gallery Label: 
These epaulets were worn as part of the dress uniform of a captain in the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1870
eMuseum Object ID: 
38841
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Trousers

Date: 
1942
Medium: 
Wool, cotton, plastic
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 16 x 48 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 40.6 x 123.2 cm )
Description: 
Cream-colored wool trousers from Air Corps summer off-duty uniform; zipper fly with a button at the top; 7 belt loops around the waistband, right side horizontal slit watch pocket beneath waistband; vertical slit pockets at the side seams; 2 rear pockets with flaps that button closed; waistband and pockets lined with white cotton.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Paul H. Downing
Object Number: 
1946.121b
Marks: 
handwritten: right front pocket lining: "89/10 / Major / DOWNiNg / Downing" handwritten: right rear pocket lining: "H-4" printed: right front pocket lining, on label: "ROYAL UNIFORMS / 257 Fourth Ave. New York City / Name / Date / No. / W / L / Seat
Gallery Label: 
This coat is part of a uniform worn by Paul H. Downing when he served in the Air Corps during World War II, as Lieutenant Colonel and Major. He was the commanding officer of the Rochester (New York) Region, Materiel Command.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1942
eMuseum Object ID: 
38837
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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