Collection Highlights
Fort Hamilton Polka Redowa
Date:
1852
Object Number:
PR.020.1.1
Medium:
Color Lithograph.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coat
Object Number:
1948.138
Date:
1898
Medium:
Cotton, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 23 3/4 x 31 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 60.3 x 80 cm )
Description:
Dark blue serge single-breasted army coat with double collar, 5 metal army buttons up the front with hook and eye closure at the throat, 2 placket pockets at breast and waist, 3 buttons at the wrist of sleeves; with strap shoulder insignia of oak leaves; lined with blue and white pinstripe satin in the sleeves.
Gallery Label:
This army coat was worn by Colonel G. Creighton Webb, 1898.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Jorge R. André
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
