Epaulets (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
each: 3 3/4 x 8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 20.3 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of lieutenant's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle, the shield bearing the initial "A"; gilded brass crescent with circular stain inside, marking the location of missing insignia; two layers of gold bullion fringe measuring approximately 3 inches in length and 1/8 inch in diameter; padded red velvet lining and brass channel fastener.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller
Object Number:
1951.488ab
Marks:
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
in relief: on button: "A"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets were worn by Lieutenant Noah L. Farnum, who served with Co. B, 7th Regiment, New York State Militia. Farnum, who was ultimately promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, was killed at the Battle of Bull Run in 1861.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
37897
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat cord
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 6 x 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Braided black silk and gold metal thread cord, with two acorn tassels.
Object Number:
INV.10330a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
37896
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epaulets (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1861-1865
Medium:
Brass, wool
Dimensions:
each: 4 x 7 1/2 x 5 in. ( 10.2 x 19 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of private's epaulets; rigid strap covered in red felt, with number "79" in applied brass inside brass crescent; red wool fringe; brass strap fastener.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New York Caledonian Club
Object Number:
INV.8294ab
Marks:
applied metal: inside crescent: "79"
handwritten in pencil: on tag attached to "a": "N. Y. Caledonian Club / 79th Highlanders"
Gallery Label:
These epaulets were apparently worn by a private in the 79th New York Volunteer Infantry, one of several regiments which formed the Fourth Brigade of the First Division of the New York State Militia. While organized on June 20, 1859, the regiment started as a social club in New York City in the fall of 1858. The 79th was created with the help of the St. Andrews and Caledonian Societies of New York and wealthy financial backers like Samual M. Elliot and James Cameron, the brother of the secretary of war. Formed by Scottish-Americans, the 79th was known by several nicknames, including "Highlanders," "Cameron Highlanders," "Highland Guard," and "Bannockburn Battalion."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
37888
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sword belt
Classification:
Date:
1895-1900
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 38 x 7 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 96.5 x 19 cm )
Description:
Leather sword belt covered with gilt lacing; metal clasp buckle with "NY" at the center of buckle with crossed branches surrounding; holster is suspended by 2 straps on adjustable metal rings, holster also covered with gilt lacing.
Object Number:
1983e
Marks:
cast: center of belt buckle: "NY"
Gallery Label:
This sword belt was worn ca. 1898, probably by Noah Bruford of the 71st Regiment of New York's National Guard.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37887
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epaulets (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1818-1825
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
each: 4 x 7 1/2 x 6 in. ( 10.2 x 19 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of commander-in-chief's epaulets; rigid strap with oak leaf and acorn pattern embroidered in gold on black textile ground, and small spherical brass button (missing on "a"); three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 1/2 inches in length and 1/2 inch in diameter; padded yellow silk lining with cloth tape fasteners.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Jones and her sons
Object Number:
1932.62ab
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets were worn by DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828) while serving as Governor of New York and Commander-in-Chief of the New York State Militia.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
37885
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gas mask with case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1939
Medium:
Rubber, metal, plastic, cardboard, leatherette, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 6 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. ( 12.7 x 16.5 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Gas mask consisting of a cylindrical black painted metal inhaler and rubber and textile face mask with clear plastic window (now broken into numerous pieces); in rectangular, brown leatherette-covered case with hinged lid, key lock, and carrying strap (now detached and in several pieces).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Norreys Jephson O'Conor
Object Number:
1948.178b
Marks:
painted: on side of inhaler: "5803"
printed: on paper taped inside lid of case: "N. J. O'Conor, / 5, The Woodlands, / Beulah Hill, / London, S. E. 19."
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this gas mask was issued to the donor in London in August 1939. It was brought out of England by special permission in October 1939.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
37859
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gas mask with case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1939
Medium:
Rubber, metal, plastic, cardboard, leatherette, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 6 5/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 12.4 x 16.8 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Gas mask consisting of a cylindrical black painted metal inhaler attached to rubber and textile face mask with clear plastic window; in rectangular, black leatherette-covered case with hinged lid, key lock, and carrying strap (now detached).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Norreys Jephson O'Conor
Object Number:
1948.178a
Marks:
stamped: on front of inhaler: "MB 38"
painted: on rubber seal: "1606"
in relief: on rubber mask: "[ME]DIUM" and "AVON 12"
printed/handwritten: on paper taped inside lid of case: "MRS. / N. J. O'Conor, / 5, the Woodlands, / Beulah Hill, / London, S. E.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this gas mask was issued to the donor's wife in London in August 1939. It was brought out of England by special permission in October 1939.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
37858
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder scales (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1841-1854
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
each: 7 x 4 x 1 in. ( 17.8 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of brass shoulder scales; seven overlapping scalloped plates, including oval end piece with raised crescent; button embossed with shield-breasted eagle, the shield bearing the initial "D."
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry Bull Hammond, through the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New York
Object Number:
1951.90ab
Marks:
in relief: on button: "D"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, shoulder scales such as these were used by U.S. Army Dragoons from 1841 to 1854.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1854
eMuseum Object ID:
37857
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epaulets (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 4 1/4 x 8 x 5 5/8 in. ( 10.8 x 20.3 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of private's epaulets; rigid, dark blue felt-covered strap with gilded metal button with an eagle above a shield and inscription, "EXCELSIOR / N.Y.S.A. / NATIONAL GUARD," in relief; crescent in the form of a dark blue textile roll with regular pattern of ridges and white braid trim; white cotton fringe; elongated metal hook for fastening.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth C. Miller
Object Number:
1953.169ab
Marks:
in relief: on button: "EXCELSIOR / N.Y.S.A. [on banner] / NATIONAL GUARD"
Gallery Label:
Epaulets of this type were worn by privates in the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, in the early twentieth century.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
37848
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pea jacket
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Wool, linen, cotton, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 22 x 34 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 55.9 x 87.6 cm )
Description:
Navy blue wool double-breasted pea jacket with 4 1/4" double collar, 5 buttons down each side (not all buttons original) with vertical slit pockets next to bottom 2 buttons on each side, no cuffs on the sleeves; 2 panels on the back split at the bottom center; original buttons are black plastic, cast with fouled anchors; front pockets lined with tan corduroy, coat lined with black linen, horizontal slit pockets at the right breast and left hip.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
1954.136
Marks:
embroidered: inside, on label at right breast: "MANUFACTURED BY / NAVAL CLOTHING COMPANY / NAME"
handwritten: inside, on label at right breast: "Holloway H. M."
stamped: inside, along spine and at the bottom of each side: "HOLLOWAY H M"
Gallery Label:
This pea jacket was worn by H. Maxson Holloway when he served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945. The Society also owns several other of Holloway's uniform articles.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
37846
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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