Shoulder knots (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1873-1884
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 7 x 4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 17.8 x 10.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of veteran artillery officer's shoulder knots; pad with "V/NG" embroidered in black on red wool ground, with three rows of gold braid surrounding; strap with interlaced gold braid and gilded metal button embossed with initials "NG" between branches of oak and laurel; brass strap fastener.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Philip G. Schermerhorn
Object Number:
1958.123h-i
Marks:
embroidered: on pad: "V/NG"
stamped: on fastener: "TRADE / [full-length figure of a knight in armor] / MARK"
in relief: on button: "NG"
printed paper label: on box fragment: "HENRY V. ALLIEN & CO., / Successors to HORSTMANN BROS, & ALLIEN, / Military G
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these shoulder knots were worn by Lt.-Colonel George Stevens Schermerhorn (1835-1926), who served with the 7th Regiment, N. Y. S. Militia as early as 1855. He was a Major and Inspector of Rifle Practice of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division N. Y. N. G., April 4, 1879, and Lieut. Col. and Inspector of Rifle Practice, Dept. of State, N. Y., March 15, 1882.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1884
eMuseum Object ID:
38220
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 38 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 96.5 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Dark brown cotton belt with metal clasp buckle.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1946.44f
Gallery Label:
This belt was worn by H. Maxson Holloway when he 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:
38180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trousers
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Cotton, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 13 1/4 x 41 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 33.7 x 106.4 cm )
Description:
Blue cotton denim Naval fatigue straight-leg trousers, with 5 button fly, 7 belt loops around the waistband, 2 pocket on the front and on the rear.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1946.44b
Marks:
handwritten: on label inside waistband: "H. M. Holloway"
Gallery Label:
These trousers were 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:
38179
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epaulets (pair) with storage box
Classification:
Date:
1851-1861
Medium:
Metal, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Each (epaulet): 3 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (8.9 x 19.1 x 13.3 cm)
Box: 5 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 7 in. ( 13.3 x 24.8 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Pair of surgeon's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle inside a border of stars; gilded brass crescent surrounding a gold embroidered laurel wreath enclosing silver embroidered initials "M.S."; gold bullion fringe measuring 2 5/8 inches in length and 1/4 inch in diameter attached to rigid cuff; padded rose colored silk lining and brass channel fastener; in black painted metal storage box which is oval in shape with half-cylindrical indentations on either side, and has a hinged lid with flat top and wire handle; oval interior compartment, also with hinged lid, contains miscellaneous metal uniform accessories (INV.8275a-f).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Keppler
Object Number:
1956.167a-c
Marks:
stamped: on both fasteners: "W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / PHILADELPHIA"
stamped: on one fastener: "RIGHT"
stamped: on other fastener: "LEFT"
embroidered: inside crescent: "M.S."
handwritten in white: on lining: "15"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets were worn by Dr. Francis Miller (1817-1892), who served as surgeon of the 5th Regiment, National Guard New York, for seven years prior to the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
38177
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Naval insignia in box
Classification:
Date:
1940-1946
Medium:
Gold, other metal; paper, velvet
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 6 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Gold Naval insignia in original box; insignia has a gold anchor with cast chain snaked around it from the ring to the bill, with "USN" in other silver-colored metal across the center; white rectangular box with lid, with maker's information printed on the inside of the lid, box lined with purple velvet.
Object Number:
INV.11390a-c
Marks:
appled: across center of anchor: "USN"
printed: inside lid, center: "Trade Mark Reg. / HILBORN-HAMBURGER, INC. / MILITARY JEWELERS / NEW YORK"
printed: on label beneath insignia, in box: "1/30-14 K. ROLLED GOLD"
Gallery Label:
This Naval insignia pin was probably worn by H. Maxson Holloway, who served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
38173
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Uniform accessories (6 pieces)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
largest: 20 x 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 50.8 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Six miscellaneous metal uniform accessories, including two steel and two brass spurs (heel attachments), and two lengths of gilded chain with a clip at one end and a hook at the other.
Object Number:
INV.8275a-f
Marks:
stamped: on brass spurs: "DEELEY"
stamped: on steel spurs: "(Pr)"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
38138
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Storage box for epaulets
Classification:
Date:
1860-1875
Medium:
Metal, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 9 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. ( 16.5 x 24.4 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Black painted metal storage box for epaulets (a); oblong shape with rounded corners; hinged lid with flat top and small wire handle; fitted interior with rose colored velvet lining; oval compartment centered at bottom of box has removable lid (b) with a wedge-like addition on one side; black velvet patch with silver embroidered horn with number "1" (c) found in interior compartment along with an ornament with two light blue tassels and three loops of three braid attached to a white cloth-covered button (d).
Object Number:
INV.8270a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
38133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epaulets (pair) with storage box
Classification:
Date:
1855-1870
Medium:
Metal, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Each (epaulet): 4 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (11.4 x 19.7 x 14.3 cm)
Case: 5 1/4 x 10 x 7 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 25.4 x 18.4 c
Description:
Pair of first lieutenant's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with one silver embroidered bar and gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle; gilded brass crescent surrounding circular bright spot, marking location of missing insignia; three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring approximately 3 1/4 inches in length and 1/4 inch in diameter; padded red velvet lining and brass strap fastener; in oval black painted storage box with hinged lid with flat top and wire handle; oval interior compartment with hinged lid centered at bottom of box.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Keppler
Object Number:
1956.168ab,f
Marks:
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets were worn by Francis Frost Miller (1847-1892), who served with the 5th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
38127
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epaulets (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1872-1890
Medium:
Wool, metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 10.8 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of medical staff epaulets, with "M.D." in old English letters against black wool ground, flanked with oak leaves; non-regulation gold cord shoulder knots with a button at the collar end, button cast with the Great Seal of the U.S.; reverse lined with black wool felt, with metal hinged hook and eye.
Object Number:
2432e,f
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
38125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder knots (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1872-1903
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 7 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 19 x 11.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Pair of colonel's shoulder knots; pad with black embroidered shield-breasted eagle on black wool ground, with three rows of gold braid surrounding; strap with interlaced gold braid and gilded metal button embossed with elements of Massachusetts state seal (specifically, a shield with a Native American figure at the center, and an arm grasping a broadsword on top); brass strap fastener.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Juliana Cutting
Object Number:
1944.178ab
Gallery Label:
The accession records suggest that these shoulder knots were worn by an officer with the rank of colonel.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
38119
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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