Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Coat
Object Number:
1961.57a
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 20 x 35 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 50.8 x 89.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse of coat buttons: "SCOVILLE MFG CO. / WATERBURY, CONN."
cast: face of each button: "GAR"
Description:
Dark blue wool double-breasted campaign coat of the Grand Army of the Republic; open stand-up collar; 5 buttons down each side of the front, right side horizontal slit watch pocket at the breast, a pocket at each hip with a flap; closed button with false cuffs, 2 buttons at each wrist; all buttons cast with "GAR"; the back is in 2 panels; coat lined with dark brown twill-weave cotton, sleeves lined with white cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. C. M. Furnier
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
