Trousers
Classification:
Date:
1941-1946
Medium:
Cotton, horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 15 3/4 x 46 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 40 x 118.7 cm )
Description:
Khaki-colored cotton summer service uniform trousers; 7 buttons fly; 5 belt loops around waistband; horizontal slit watch pocket beneath waistband, vertical slit pockets at the side seams, 2 horizontal slit rear pockets, left rear pocket buttons closed; waistband and pockets lined with ecru-colored cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul H. Downing
Object Number:
1946.119b
Marks:
stamped: inside waistband, right corner: "DOWX / DOWX"
handwritten: right front pocket lining: "X809S."
stamped: right rear pocket lining: "40"
handwritten: left front pocket lining: "P. H. DOWNING"
Gallery Label:
These trousers are part of a summer service uniform worn by Paul H. Downing during World War II. Downing served as Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Corps, as commanding officer of the Rochester (New York) Materiel Command.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
38761
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epaulets and shoulder knots in storage box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Each (epaulet): 5 x 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (12.7 x 19.7 x 13.3 cm)
Each (shoulder knot): 7 x 4 x 1 1/2 in. (17.8 x 10.2 x 3.
Description:
One pair of epaulets and one pair of shoulder knots in black painted metal storage box; epaulets with rigid strap covered in gold metallic textile, with domed insignia disk with "9" embroidered on red textile ground inside silver embroidered border centered inside crescent, and gilded metal button embossed with a lyre; fine gold bullion fringe measuring approximately 3 3/4 inches in length and 1/16 inch in diameter; padded black felt lining and brass strap fastener; shoulder knots with red wool pad with silver embroidered "9/V" (interlaced), and three rows of gold braid surrounding; strap with interlaced gold braid and gilded metal button embossed with New York State shield and an eagle inside a border of stars; brass strap fastener; oval storage box with hinged lid with flat top and wire handle, and oval interior compartment, also with hinged lid (now detached), at center of base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles King
Object Number:
1948.76a-f
Marks:
embroidered: on shoulder knots: "9/V"
embroidered: on insignia disk on epaulets: "9"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these items once belonged to Lieutenant Colonel David Downing of the 9th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38759
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shirt
Classification:
Date:
1941-1946
Medium:
Cotton, horn, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 33 in. ( 6.4 x 57.2 x 83.8 cm )
Description:
Khaki-colored cotton summer service uniform shirt; double collar; shoulder loops which button at the collar end; 7 buttons down the front; open sleeves with false cuffs, 2 buttons at each wrist, aviation shoulder patch with golden wings and white star with red circle at the center against blue ground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul H. Downing
Object Number:
1946.119a
Marks:
handwritten: inside neck: "P. H. DOWNING"
embroidered: on label inside yoke: "B / BATTERY / UNIFORM CO. / 311 FIFTH AVE. / NEW YORK CITY"
Gallery Label:
This shirt is part of a summer service uniform worn by Paul H. Downing during World War II. Downing served as Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Corps, as commanding officer of the Rochester (New York) Materiel Command.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
38757
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Work shirt
Classification:
Date:
1944
Medium:
Cotton, plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 54.6 x 85.1 cm )
Description:
Gray cotton Naval officer's work shirt; double collar with silver-colored metal lieutenant's double stripes at the corner of each side of the collar, 6 buttons down the front, a pocket at each breast with a flap that buttons closed, open false cuff sleeves; yoke over the shoulders.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1946.41c
Marks:
embroidered: inside neck, on label: "825 15 33 / Cameron / "Camolin" / Sanforized / Napa Cal."
handwritten: inside neck: "H M H"
Gallery Label:
This shirt is part of a work uniform worn by H. Maxson Holloway who served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 1943-1946.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
38743
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coat
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 20 1/4 x 31 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 51.4 x 79.4 cm )
Description:
Olive brown wool single-breasted Corps of Engineers officer's coat; double collar with shallow lapels, "U.S." insignia on right corner of collar, Engineer's insignia of triple-tureted castle on corner of each lapel; shoulder loops which button at the collar end; 4 buttons down the front (3 original remaining); 3rd Army shoulder patch on the right side, with white "A" on blue ground encircled with red, closed sleeves (no cuffs) with olive brown lacing around each wrist; 4 pockets on the front with flaps which button closed, color bar over upper left pocket; skirt slightly flaired; 2 panels at the back; front buttons and shoulder buttons cast with the Great Seal of the U.S.; front panels, sleeves and shoulder yoke lined with brown silk, vertical slit pocket at left breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Edith Wells
Object Number:
1953.21
Marks:
applied: right collar corner: "U.S."
embroidered: label inside neck: "QUALITY BY / KUPPENHEIMER"
cast: face of metal buttons: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
stamped: reverse of metal buttons: "*WATERBURY BUTTON CO.* / CONN."
embroidered: on shoulder patch: "A
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
38717
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coat
Classification:
Date:
1910-1915
Medium:
Cotton, horn, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 29 in. ( 6.4 x 44.4 x 73.7 cm )
Description:
White cotton duck single-breasted New York State militia coat with 2 1/4" closed stand-up collar (2 sets hooks and eyes); shoulder straps with metal buttons at the collar ends cast with New York State seal; 8 buttons down the front (hidden when buttoned), secured to coat by the shanks with wire coils on reverse; closed sleeves (no cuffs); shallow splie at the side seams; 4 panels at the back; unlined; 1 1/2" white lacing around collar, all outer edges.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Major Edward Gibert Schermerhorn
Object Number:
1950.299a
Marks:
stamped: reverse of shoulder strap buttons: "RIDABOCK & CO. / N.Y."
Gallery Label:
This coat is part of a uniform worn by Edward Gibert Schermerhorn. The Society also owns the trousers to this uniform.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
38712
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trousers
Classification:
Date:
1885-1990
Medium:
Cotton, bone, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 13 3/4 x 44 in. ( 2.5 x 34.9 x 111.8 cm )
Description:
White cotton duck trousers with white lacing down the side of each leg; 6 buttons around the waistband, right side watch pocket beneath the waistband; 5 button fly with fabric tab to the left at the top which fastens to a button on the inside; horizontal slit pockets at the front of each hip; 2 straps at the back which fasten at the center to a rectangular metal buckle with double-tongued chape, no rear pockets; waist and pockets lined with white cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1801b
Marks:
handwritten: inside waistband: "Hoffman"
handwritten: watch pocket lining: "S. V. Hoffman (illeg.)"
stamped: buckle frame: "PARIS"
stamped: opposite side of buckle frame: "SOLIDE"
Gallery Label:
These trousers were worn by Samuel Verplanck Hoffman (1866-1942). An expert astronomer, Hoffman was benefactor of a significant portion of the Society's astrolabe collection. He followwed his father as president of the Society from 1903-1913.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
38710
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trousers
Classification:
Date:
1917
Medium:
Cotton, silk, horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 16 1/4 x 45 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 41.3 x 115.6 cm )
Description:
White cotton duck trousers; 7 belt loops around the waistband, 6 button fly with fabric tab to the left at the top which fastens to a button on the inside, horizontal slit pocket at the right beneath the waistband, horizontal slit pockets at each hip front and back; waist lined with white silk, pockets lined with white cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1801a
Marks:
embroidered: watch pocket lining, on label: "J. P. Meuller Co. / 50 BROADWAY NEW YORK / MR. / DATE"
handwritten: watch pocket lining, on label: "Geo. A. Zabriskey (sic) / Aug. 1917"
handwritten: left rear pocket lining: "Zabriskie uniform"
Gallery Label:
These trousers were worn by George A. Zabriskie. During World War I he served as adviser to the government on the commodities of flour and sugar and served as the president of the U.S. Sugar Association. He was elected president of the Society in 1939.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1917
eMuseum Object ID:
38709
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jodhpurs
Classification:
Date:
1930-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton, bone, horn, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 15 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 39.4 x 90.2 cm )
Description:
White wool jodhpurs; 5 button fly with fabric tab to the left which fastens to a button on the inside; 6 belt loops around the waistband, diagonal slit pockets at the front and rear of each hip, right side horiztonal slit watch pocket beneath the waistband; leggings lace and button, laces with metal ferrules; waist and pockets lined with cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Colonel Mortimer Lasky
Object Number:
1950.135c
Gallery Label:
These jodhpurs were worn by Colonel Mortimer Lasky.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
38707
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Work coat
Classification:
Date:
1944
Medium:
Cotton, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 22 x 31 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 55.9 x 79.4 cm )
Description:
Gray cotton canvas Naval officer's single-breasted work coat; double collar and short lapels, shoulder boards with Lieutenant's double stripe lacing and a single 5-pointed star on each side, 3 buttons down the front, closed sleeves (no cuffs), a pocket at each breast and each hip, pockets have flaps which button closed, false waistband around the stomach; all buttons cast with an eagle perched on an anchor above 3 cannon balls and surrounded by starts; 2 panels at the back, skirt split below false waistband; inside unlined, horizontal slit pocket at each breast, pockets lined with gray cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1946.41a
Marks:
embroidered: inside left breast, on maker's label: "The / Commodore / by RATNER / SAN DIEGO, CAL."
Gallery Label:
This work jacket is part of a uniform 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:
1944
eMuseum Object ID:
38700
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





