Service cap
Classification:
Date:
1943-1945
Medium:
Wool, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 11 1/2 x 10 in. ( 7.6 x 29.2 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Olive drab wool service cap with brown leather visor and chin strap; gilded metal insignia plate consisting of shield-breasted eagle below banner and starburst applied to circular backing; buttons securing chin strap embossed with similar motif.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles T. Miller
Object Number:
1946.192k
Marks:
in relief: on insignia plate: "E / PLURIBUS / UNUM"
stamped in gold: on sweatband: "GIMBEL BROTHERS" and "100% WOOL"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this cap with worn by the donor, Charles T. Miller, during his army service in World War II. Miller enlisted as a private as rose to the rank of 1st-sergeant in the 162nd Signal Photo Co., which was later consolidated with the 3908 Signal Service Battalion, Photo GHQ (1943-1945), Headquarters of the European Theater of Operations (London and Paris).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
37495
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chapeau bras
Classification:
Date:
1866-1875
Medium:
Textile, leather, feathers, metal
Dimensions:
folded: 1 3/4 x 20 x 6 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 50.8 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Flat-folding black beaver (textile?) chapeau with black ostrich feather trim on edges of cock and fan; two bands of wide black ribbon extend diagonally from base of cock (front), framing cockade consisting of a rosette superimposed with sequin-ornamented loop with embroidered oak leaf and laurel decoration; button with shield-breasted eagle below arc of thirteen stars attached at base of loop; leather sweatband and white silk lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of William W. Hoffman and his brothers, Francis Burrall, Murray, and Col. Albert Lincon Hoffman
Object Number:
1956.219b
Marks:
maker's label: printed on lining: "L'ÉTOILE D'OR / LAGESTE / SUCC'R. DE CHARLET / 41, Rue de Richelieu / PARIS"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this chapeau was worn by Colonel Wickham Hoffman, grandfather of the donors, as part of his diplomatic uniform while serving as Assistant Secretary of Legation in Paris, France, 1866, and First Secretary of Legation, 1867-74. See "Genealogy of the Hoffman Family: Descendants of Martin Hoffman" (New York: Dodd, Mead & Co., 1899), pp. 367-70. Wickham Hoffman himself was the author of "Camp, Court, and Siege" (New York, 1877) and "Leisure Hours in Russia," (New York, 1883).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
37491
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dress hat
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Wool, leather, metal, other textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. ( 14 x 29.8 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool Marine Corps dress hat with dark blue braid in cruciform interlace pattern stitched to top; black leather visor; chin strap made of gold metallic cloth tape with red stripe attached to leather backing; metal front insignia in the form of a half-globe superimposed on an anchor and surmounted by an eagle; buttons securing chin strap embossed with an eagle clutching an anchor below an arc or thirteen stars.
Credit Line:
Gift of Major William Landauer, U.S.M.C.R.
Object Number:
1946.98c
Marks:
maker's label: inside top of crown: "Ridabock & Co. / New York"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this hat was worn as part of the dress uniform of the donor, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945, during which time he spent 25 months overseas with the First Marine Air Wing (FMAW). His dress trousers and blouse are also in the N-YHS Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
37485
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Service cap
Classification:
Date:
1914-1917
Medium:
Wool, leather, metal, other textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 11 x 10 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 27.9 x 26 cm )
Description:
Blue wool service cap with light blue ribbon band edged with gold metallic cloth tape, black patent leather visor, and chin strap made of gold metallic cloth tape applied to leather backing; embroidered insignia representing the state seal of New York; buttons securing chin strap also embossed with New York State seal.
Credit Line:
Gift of Major Sidney Gilder de Kay
Object Number:
1932.169a
Marks:
maker's label: inside top of crown: "H. V. ALLIEN & Co / 734 BROADWAY / NEW YORK"
handwritten in ink: on paper label affixed to sweatband: "Capt. / De Kay"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this cap was worn by the donor, Major Sidney Gilder de Kay, as a captain in the 12th Infantry Regiment, National Guard New York. de Kay saw active service as a major on the Mexican Border In 1916. In France, during World War I, he saw active service with the 106th U.S. Infantry of the 27th Division. He was wounded and gassed in the Meuse-Ar- Konne Offensive. While recovering from the gassing, he graduated from the Staff School and was appointed by Gen. John F. O'Rynn to his staff. After the war he became a lieutenant colonel in the Reserve. Various other parts of his uniform are also in the N-YHS Collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1917
eMuseum Object ID:
37484
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Service cap
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1918
Medium:
Wool, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 10 in. ( 13 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Olive drab wool service cap with brown leather visor and chin strap; metal insignia attached in front replicates the state seal of New York; buttons sercuring chin strap embossed with similar motif.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
Object Number:
1923.86
Marks:
in relief: on front insignia and on buttons: "EXCELSIOR"
maker's label (now lost): inside top of crown: "H. V. ALLIEN & Co. / 734 BROADWAY / NEW YORK."
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this cap was worn by the donor, Charles Mackubin Lefferts (1873-1923), as an officer in Co. K, 7th Regiment, National Guard New York. Lefferts devoted the greater part of his life to historical research in the study of the uniforms worn by the contending armies in the American Revolutionary War which he delighted painting in water colors. The resulting illustrations, depicting the uniformed men of the American, British, French and German armies who took part in the American Revolution, were published for the first time by the New-York Historical Society.
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Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
37483
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chapeau (bicorne)
Classification:
Date:
1881-1887
Medium:
Textile, feathers, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 7 in. ( 14.6 x 39.4 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Black beaver (textile) chapeau with rigid crown with cock and fan tied together on either side; capsule-shaped cockade edged with pleated black silk, with embroidered insignia at center consisting of a shield surmounted by an eagle with "EXCELSIOR" on banner below; gold bullion tassel at each corner; black ostrich feathers on crest; black leather sweatband and purple silk lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Julia Armbruster
Object Number:
1945.58
Marks:
embroidered: on cockade: "EXCELSIOR"
printed: on lining: "BAKER & McKENNEY, / MILITARY GOODS, / 141 / GRAND ST. / NEW-YORK."
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this chapeau was worn by John Meury (1827-1887), grandfather of the donor. Meury served as Chaplain of the Staten Island-based 32nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, also known as the "1st California Regiment", of the New York State Militia, from November 11, 1881, until the time of his death.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1887
eMuseum Object ID:
37478
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tailcoat
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 18 1/2 x 38 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 47 x 97.2 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool Naval officer's double-breasted tailcoat with closed stand-up collar (1 hook and eye at the throat) trimmed with gilt lacing around the outer edges, attachments for epaulettes at the shoulders, 9 buttons down each side of the front, closed sleeves (no cuffs) with single band of gilt lacing around each wrist with a 5-pointed star above; 4 panels at the back of the bodice with 2 buttons near the center of the waistline, a button at the bottom on each tail; all buttons cast with eagle perched on an anchor encircled by stars; lined with white silk, with vertical slit pocket on each tail near the waistline.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Irving Levy
Object Number:
1950.328
Marks:
stamped: reverse of each button: "P. B. Co. / LONDON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37476
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Epaulets (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1880-1890
Medium:
Wool, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 5.7 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of gold New York State militia lieutenant's shoulder knots; single gold or silver bar at the outer end, "N.Y." across a circular patch at the middle, buttons near collar end missing; reverse lined with dark blue felt, witha free tab, felt loop at the middle and metal rimmed eyelet at collar end in both the board and the tab.
Object Number:
INV.11394d,e
Marks:
embroidered: center of knots across patch: "N.Y."
printed: reverse, across tab: "RIDABOCK & CO. / 148-151 W. 20TH St. / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
These epaulettes were probably worn by Captain Sidney Gilder De Kay, who was in the New York State militia. The Society also owns the other items to this uniform.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
37474
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Officer's dress coat
Classification:
Date:
1894
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 24 x 41 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 61 x 105.4 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool militia infantry Captain's double-breasted dress coat; 2 3/4" closed stand-up collar (2 hooks and eyes) with light blue grosgrain ribbon around the collar band bordered with gilt lacing, lined with white satin, with 3 metal loops inside for collar form; metal screw attachments on the shoulders near the collar and fabric loops at the outer shoulders for epaulettes; 9 New York State militia buttons down both sides of the bodice, showing allegorical female figures on either side of an eagle crested shield; closed false cuffs (no buttons) trimmed with gilt band with Captain's gilt laced sleeve knots above 12th infantry regiment insignia above crossed rifles; 4 panels at the back of bodice with 2 buttons near the center at the waistline, a button on each side of split skirt; coat lined with black satin, horizontal slit pocket inside right breast, vertical slit pocket inside left breast, pockets lined with white silk, sleeves lined with white satin with gray and green pin stripes.
Object Number:
INV.11394a
Marks:
cast: each insignia: "12"
stamped: reverse of bodice buttons: "SCOVILL MFG CO. / WATERBURY. / STATE OF / NEW YORK"
embroidered: on tag inside neck: "B & K Co. / TRADE MARK / BROWNING / KING & CO."
printed: on tag inside right breast pocket: "Browni
Gallery Label:
This New York State militia infantry uniform belonged to Captain Sidney G. De Kay. The Society also owns the trousers and sword belt to this uniform.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1894
eMuseum Object ID:
37470
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Officer's dress trousers
Classification:
Date:
1894
Medium:
Wool, silk, linen, plastic, metal, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 14 3/4 x 46 1/4 in. ( 11.1 x 37.5 x 117.5 cm )
Description:
Medium blue wool militia Captain's trousers with white wool stripe down the side of each leg; button fly with 3 plastic buttons and a tab to the left beneath the waistband to fasten to ivory button inside, waistband has metal hook and eye fastener, slit pockets behind strips on each each side, 2 rear pockets, 2 straps beneath waistband with rectangular metal buckle with double-tongued chape; waistband lined with white silk with blue pin stripes, interior ivory suspender buttons, pockets lined with white linen.
Object Number:
INV.11394b
Marks:
stamped: metal eye on right side of waistband: "CATCH-ON 1894"
stamped: metal hook on left side of waistband: "B K / & Co / TRADE MARK"
printed: on tag on reverse of left rear strp: "Browning King 7 Co., Custom Dept."
handwritten: on tag reverse of
Gallery Label:
These dress trousers were part of a uniform worn by Captain Sidney Gilbert De Kay, who was in the New York State militia. The Society also owns the matching dress coat and sword belt to this uniform.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1894
eMuseum Object ID:
37469
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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