Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coat
Object Number:
1950.3a
Date:
1860-1862
Medium:
Wool, linen, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 21 x 38 in. ( 6.4 x 53.3 x 96.5 cm )
Description:
Dark blue corporal's single-breasted frock coat; 1 1/4" open stand-up collar; green shoulder loops with a button at the collar end; 9 buttons down the front (3 missing); narrow open sleeves with false cuffs, 2 buttons at each wrist, corporal's double chevron stripes on the sleeves; back made in 4 panels, 2 buttons near the center at the waistline, split skirt with linen-lined pocket on each side; coat unlined.
Gallery Label:
These trousers were worn by corporal August Westhoff when he enlisted as a private in Company D. Corporal Westhoff served at the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Arthur Richter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
