Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Luce Center
Coat
Object Number:
1948.428a
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 20 1/4 x 33 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 51.4 x 85.7 cm )
Marks:
cast: on face of each button: "GAR"
stamped: on reverse of each button: "SCOVILL MFG Co. / WATERBURY"
Description:
Dark blue wool double-breasted Grand Army of the Republic coat with double collar, gilt lacing at the shoulders, 5 buttons down each side of the front, closed sleeves (no cuffs) with 3 buttons at each wrist, single-loop gilt lacing; all buttons cast with "GAR" cypher; 2 panels at the back; inside lined with dark green (or gray?) twill-weave cotton, a diagonal slit pocket at each breast, sleeves lined with white cotton with blue and gray pin stripes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Walter F. Davis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
