Overcoat

Date: 
1942
Medium: 
Wool, silk, horn
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 x 31 x 52 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 78.7 x 133.4 cm )
Description: 
Olive drab wool militia officer's double-breasted overcoat; double collar and lapels; shoulder loops which button at the collar end; 3 buttons down the front on each side; vertical pocket on each side at the hip; 2 panels on the back, 2 straps which button at the center near the waistline, bottom of skirt is split and fastens together with 2 buttons; all buttons made of horn; inside lined with copper-colored satin, horizontal slit pocket at the right breast.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth C. Miller
Object Number: 
1967.84
Marks: 
embroidered: on label beneath breast pocket: "RIDABOCK & COMPANY / TRADE MARK / NEW YORK / Ridabock & Co. / NEW YORK" printed: on label inside breast pocket: "RIDABOCK & CO. / NEW YORK / DATE / CHEST / COLLAR / ORG." handwritten: on label inside breas
Gallery Label: 
This overcoat was worn by Lincoln T. Miller in World War II, when he served in North Africa and France with the 44th Anti-aircraft Brigade, 7th Regiment, New York National Guard.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1942
eMuseum Object ID: 
38685
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shoulder straps (pair)

Date: 
ca. 1871
Medium: 
Textile
Dimensions: 
each: 5 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description: 
Pair of officer's shoulder straps, each rectangular with two gold embroidered maple leaves on blue velvet ground inside gold embroidered border.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Louis Charles Wills, 1949
Object Number: 
Z.3037ab
Marks: 
handwritten in pencil: on envelope in which straps were found: "Gift of Mr. Louis C. Wills / 26 Court St / Bklyn 12 / 1948.20 / 2 epaulets (presumably as Major) / of Anthony Wills / (Cap, sash & sword of Anthony Wills / has previously been given to NYHS).
Gallery Label: 
A note found with these shoulder straps indicates that they belonged to Anthony Wills, who served in the Brooklyn-based 28th Regiment of Infantry, New York State Militia, during and after the Civil War. Wills, the father of the donor, was commissioned a captain on February 20, 1863, and promoted to major on December 6, 1871.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1871
eMuseum Object ID: 
38684
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Greatcoat

Date: 
1885-1905
Medium: 
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 x 25 x 43 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 63.5 x 110.5 cm )
Description: 
Light blue wool greatcoat with closed double collar and shoulder cape; 2 buttons at the collar, 5 buttons down the front of the cape, and 7 buttons down the front of the coat; closed sleeves with chevron-shaped false cuffs, 1 button at each wrist; cape buttons to the bodice on reverse at the bottom center, 2 buttons near the center of the waistline, split skirt with a vertical slit pocket on the left side, 2 buttons on each pocket flap; all buttons cast with "EXCELSIOR / N.Y.S.A. / NATIONAL GUARD" surrounding an eagle with a shield in its beak flying above a banner; horizontal slit watch pocket at the waistline; coat lined with red twill-weave wool, sleeves lined with white cotton, tail pockets lined with white twill-weave cotton.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman, 1931
Object Number: 
1761
Marks: 
cast: on face of each button: "EXCELSIOR / N.Y.S.A. / NATIONAL GUARD" stamped: on reverse of each button: "*WATERBURY BUTTON CO." embroidered: on label inside neck: "BROOKS BROTHERS, / BROADWAY." printed: on label beneath maker's label: "Co. "K" /
Gallery Label: 
This overcoat was worn by Samuel Verplanck Hoffman (1866-1942). He succeeded his father as president of the Society in 1903.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1905
eMuseum Object ID: 
38682
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Epaulets (pair) in storage box

Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Metal, textile, paint
Dimensions: 
Each (epaulet): 3 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (9.5 x 19.1 x 14 cm) Box: 7 1/8 x 9 x 7 in. ( 18.1 x 22.9 x 17.8 cm )
Description: 
Pair of naval officer's epaulets; rigid, gold lace covered strap with a gilded metal button embossed with an eagle perched on an anchor, and a silver anchor centered inside crescent; two layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 inches in length and 3/8 inch in diameter; padded black velvet lining and brass strap fastener; in black painted metal storage box which is rectangular in shape with rounded corners, and has a hinged lid with flat top and wire handle; thirteen pieces of miscellaneous naval uniform accessories (INV.8274a-m) found inside box.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Irving Levy
Object Number: 
1950.325e-f,h
Marks: 
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
38677
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Naval uniform accessories (13 pieces)

Date: 
ca. 1900
Medium: 
Textile, metal
Dimensions: 
Part (smallest): 7/8 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. (2.2 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm) Part (largest): 6 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 in. (15.6 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm)
Description: 
Thirteen miscellaneous naval uniform accessories, including one pair of shoulder knots, each with a gold embroidered anchor, a gilded metal button embossed with an eagle perched on an anchor, and a silver-colored metal strap fastener; one length of beige (originally white?) braid with two slides; one knot of black braid; one device with two circular black velvet flaps, one attached to each end of a narrow, slightly curved bar; one gold lace chin strap with a gilded metal button at each end; one gold lace chin strap with a gilded metal button at one end; one gold embroidered insignia with sequins featuring an eagle perched atop an anchor; five pieces of miscellaneous hardware.
Object Number: 
INV.8274a-m
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
38674
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Coat

Date: 
1916
Medium: 
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 19 1/4 x 29 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 48.9 x 75.6 cm )
Description: 
Dark blue wool short-waisted officer's double-breasted mess coat with double collar and lapels; epaullette attachments at the shoulders; 3 buttons down each side, with 1 center fastener at the stomach; closed sleeves (no cuffs) with gilt band around each wrist; 3 panels at the back; lined with red twill-weave silk, breast lightly padded and quilted, horizontal slit pockets at each breast.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Charles C. Warren
Object Number: 
1943.353a
Marks: 
printed: label inside right breast pocket: "BROOKS BROTHERS, / BROADWAY, / NEW YORK." handwritten: label inside right breast pocket: "Field Art'y / MS / Lt. C. C. Warren / 10/18/1916"
Gallery Label: 
This mess jacket is part of a uniform worn by Lieutenant Charles C. Warren, who served in the 1st Field Artillery of the New York National Guard during World War I.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1916
eMuseum Object ID: 
38663
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Blouse

Date: 
1942-1946
Medium: 
Cotton, mother of pearl
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 17 x 26 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 43.2 x 67.3 cm )
Description: 
White starched cotton short-sleeved blouse, with double collar, 4 buttons down the front.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Alma M. Siefert and Miss Dorothy Schroer
Object Number: 
1946.37b
Marks: 
stamped: in ink, by left bottom buttons: "A M S" printed: on tag, by left bottom buttons: "WOMEN'S NAVAL RESERVE / RATE"
Gallery Label: 
This blouse is from a uniform worn by Alma M. Siefert, who served in the Navy with the Women's Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (W.A.V.E.S.), during World War II.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1946
eMuseum Object ID: 
38659
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Trousers

Date: 
1941-1945
Medium: 
Wool, cotton, plastic, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 13 3/4 x 43 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 34.9 x 110.5 cm )
Description: 
Pair of black wool Naval officer's trousers, with zipper fly, 2 buttons at the waistband; 6 belt loops around the waistband, right side slit watch pocket beneath waistband, vertical slit pockets at each side seam; 2 horizontal slit rear pockets which button closed; waistband and pockets lined with white twill-weave cotton, 6 white plastic buttons around the inside of the waistband.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number: 
1953.334c
Marks: 
stamped: inside waistband, left side: "H. M. HOLLOWAY"
Gallery Label: 
These trousers are part of a Naval 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: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
38654
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Overcoat

Date: 
1915-1918
Medium: 
Wool, horn
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 x 25 x 36 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 63.5 x 92.7 cm )
Description: 
Olive drab wool militia officer's double-breasted overcoat (mackinaw); double collar with rounded corners; 4 buttons down each side of the front; 4 pockets onthe front with flaps which button closed; general's rank black sleeve knots; belt attached at the waist, with 2 buttons on the right, 2 buttonholes on the left; one panel on the back; unlined; found with 2 strap fragments in one of the pockets.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth C. Miller
Object Number: 
1951.503a-c
Marks: 
embroidered: on label inside right front, near bottom: ""Klingmade" / MACKINAW / COLD, WIND & MOISTURE / RESISTING / KLING BROS. & CO. INC. / CHICAGO."
Gallery Label: 
This mackinaw was worn by Colonel Willard C. Fisk during World War I, while in command of the 107th Infantry, 7th Regiment, New York National Guard.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1918
eMuseum Object ID: 
38645
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Neckerchief

Date: 
1942
Medium: 
Silk, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/8 x 35 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 90.2 x 90.2 cm )
Description: 
Square black silk neckerchief.
Credit Line: 
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number: 
1946.40d
Gallery Label: 
This neckerchief is part of a uniform worn by H. Maxson Holloway when he served as a Yeoman 2nd Class in the U.S. Navy during World War II. The Society owns several of his wartime uniforms; as a collection, they represent a wide range of different styles of Naval uniforms across the span of the war.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1942
eMuseum Object ID: 
38636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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