Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coat
Object Number:
1950.299a
Date:
1910-1915
Medium:
Cotton, horn, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 29 in. ( 6.4 x 44.4 x 73.7 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse of shoulder strap buttons: "RIDABOCK & CO. / N.Y."
Description:
White cotton duck single-breasted New York State militia coat with 2 1/4" closed stand-up collar (2 sets hooks and eyes); shoulder straps with metal buttons at the collar ends cast with New York State seal; 8 buttons down the front (hidden when buttoned), secured to coat by the shanks with wire coils on reverse; closed sleeves (no cuffs); shallow splie at the side seams; 4 panels at the back; unlined; 1 1/2" white lacing around collar, all outer edges.
Gallery Label:
This coat is part of a uniform worn by Edward Gibert Schermerhorn. The Society also owns the trousers to this uniform.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Major Edward Gibert Schermerhorn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
