Trousers
Classification:
Date:
1942
Medium:
Wool, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 14 x 33 1/2 in. ( 7 x 35.6 x 85.1 cm )
Description:
Navy blue wool serge Navy trousers; 2 button horizontal fly, 4 button vertical fly at each hip; vertical slit pockets at the front on each side of the waistband, left pocket zips closed; trousers lace up the back seam.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1946.40b
Marks:
printed: on label on right pocket lining: "MANUFACTURED BY / NAVAL CLOTHING FACTORY / NAME / RATE"
handwritten: on label on right pocket lining: "HOLLOWAY, H M"
stenciled: on left pocket lining: "HMH"
stenciled: inside left leg: "HOLLOWAY H. M."
Gallery Label:
These trousers are 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:
38634
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Storage box for epaulets
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 9 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. ( 15.9 x 23.8 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Black painted metal storage box for epaulets; oblong with rounded corners; hinged lid with flat top and wire handle; red velvet lining; oval interior compartment containing five shoulder straps (1936.440ab, 1936.443ab, 1936.444); interior compartment with detachable lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Madison Grant
Object Number:
1936.438c-d
Marks:
incised: on top of lid: "Grant / 2nd Reg / 2d Brig"
painted: on front of box: "Dr. G. Grant / 2nd Regt / N. J. V."
Gallery Label:
This storage box for epaulets was used by the donor's father, Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), during the Civil War. Dr. Grant was Surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers and later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of Division.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
38632
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder strap
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular shoulder strap with two gilded metal maple(?) leaves on black textile ground inside gilded metal border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Madison Grant
Object Number:
1936.444
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed to reverse: ". . . 1861 / 15 DUTCH STREET, / NEW YORK."
Gallery Label:
This shoulder strap is identified in the accession records as a "Civil War item" associated with the donor's father, Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), and said to designate the rank of major. Dr. Grant was Surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers and later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of Division.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
38630
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder straps (2)
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
each: 4 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 12.1 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Two rectangular shoulder straps, each with two gold embroidered maple(?) leaves on blue velvet ground at center and gold embroidered border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Madison Grant
Object Number:
1936.440ab
Gallery Label:
These shoulder straps are identified in the accession records as "Civil War item[s]" associated with the donor's father, Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), and said to designate the rank of major. Dr. Grant was Surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers and later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of Division.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
38628
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coat
Classification:
Date:
1915-1920
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 19 x 32 in. ( 6.4 x 48.3 x 81.3 cm )
Description:
Olive drab wool single-breasted coat; closed 2" stand-up collar (2 sets hooks and eyes); shoulder loops which button at the collar end; closed sleeves (no cuffs) with a yellow band of lacing around each wrist, left shoulder has insignia patch; 5 buttons down the front; 4 pockets on the front, all with flaps which button closed; all buttons cast with the Great Seal of the U.S.; 4 panels across the back; lined with brown twill-weave cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard, through Kenneth C. Miller
Object Number:
1953.162
Marks:
stamped: reverse of each button: "HORSTMANN / PHILADELPHIA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
38627
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Field coat
Classification:
Date:
1912-1918
Medium:
Wool, cotton, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 21 x 31 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 53.3 x 80.6 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool Artillery officer's single-breasted field coat; 2 1/4" closed stand-up collar (2 sets hooks and eyes); shoulder straps with a leaf at each end against red ground; 4 hooks and eyes down the front (hidden); closed sleeves (no cuffs); 4 panels at the back; shallow split at the side seams; all outer edges trimmed with 1 1/2" black silk lacing; inside lined with dark gray (?) treated twill-weave cotton, breast lightly padded and quilted, vertical slit pocket at the left breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. George C. Haas
Object Number:
1964.47a
Marks:
printed: inside breast pocket, on label: "...WARNOCK... / ...16 & 18... / ...NEW YORK... / NO. / DATE / CHEST / LENGTH"
embroidered: on label inside neck: "ESTABLISHED 1838 / TRADE MARK / The Warnock / Uniform Co. / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
This cape was worn by George C. Haas (1888-1963) when he served during World War I. He was commanding officer of the 78th Division ("Rainbow Division"), 152nd Field Artillery. The Society also owns other items of his uniforms.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
38623
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coat
Classification:
Date:
1942-1946
Medium:
Wool, silk, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 32 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 44.4 x 82.6 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool women's single-breasted jacket, with double collar and shallow lapels; anchor insignia on the corner of the collars, 4 buttons down the front, closed sleeves (no cuffs), insignia on the left shoulder with white eagle over "I" above one red stripe chevron, false pockets at each breast; 3 panels at the back; lined with dark blue silk, horizontal slit pocket at each breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Alma M. Siefert and Miss Dorothy Schroer
Object Number:
1944.37e
Marks:
embroidered: inside neck, on maker's label: "MADE AND SOLD UNDER / AUTHORITY OF U.S. NAVY / U.S. WOMEN'S NAVAL RESERVE"
printed: tag inside right breast pocket: "WOMEN'S NAVAL RESERVE / NAME / RATE / U.S. / 101"
handwritten: tag inside right breast po
Gallery Label:
This jacket is part of a uniform worn by Alma M. Siefert, who served in the Navy, with the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (W.A.V.E.S.).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
38620
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bow
Classification:
Date:
1942-1946
Medium:
Polyester
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 7 in. ( 3.2 x 16.5 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Black faux tie, with a knot tied at the center and a piece of fabric with a buttonhole on each end run through the knot, to button beneath collar of blouse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Alma M. Siefert and Miss Dorothy Schroer
Object Number:
1946.37c
Gallery Label:
This bow is from a blouse which is part of a uniform worn by Alma M. Siefert when she served in the Navy during World War II. She served with the Women Accepted for Voluteer Emergency Service (W.A.V.E.S.).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
38616
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trousers
Classification:
Date:
1914-1918
Medium:
Gaberdine, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 16 x 43 in. ( 3.8 x 40.6 x 109.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of tan-colored gaberdine trousers; zipper fly which buttons at the top; 7 belt loops around the waistband; vertical slit pockets at the side seams; 2 horizontal rear pockets with flaps which button closed; 6 buttons around the inside of the waistband, waistband and pockets lined with white cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John H. Marsching
Object Number:
1948.502c
Marks:
handwritten: inside waistband, right side: "Major John H. Marsching"
Gallery Label:
These trousers are part of a uniform that was worn by Major John H. Marsching when he served in the 2nd Division, A.E.F. U.S. Army, during World War I. The Society also owns the other pieces to this uniform.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
38613
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jumper
Classification:
Date:
1942
Medium:
Wool, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 19 x 29 in. ( 7.6 x 48.3 x 73.7 cm )
Description:
Navy blue wool serge Naval jumper; V-neck with sailor's collar, horizontal slit pocket at the left breast, yeoman's insignia on the left shoulder, with eagle above crossed quills, 3 red chevron stripes; three 1/4" white lacing stripes around collar and cuffs; open sleeves with false cuffs, 2 buttons at the wrists, buttons cast with anchors on the face; front and back both in 2 horizontal panels; drawstring around bottom hem.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1946.40a
Marks:
stenciled: inside back, center: "HMH"
stenciled: inside back, bottom center: "HOLLOWAY H. M."
Gallery Label:
This jumper 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:
38598
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.












