Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Duffel bag: embroidered w/military scenes
Object Number:
1950.331
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Linen, silk, jute, wood, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 16 x 34 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 40.6 x 87.6 cm )
Description:
Embroidered ecru linen duffel bag; 3 vertical rectangular panels on the sides, round bottom panel; one side panel shows an American sailor in front of the U.S. flag, with a ship below; one side panel shows a native American warrior above, with American soldier below; the third said panel shows a middle-Eastern warrior above, and an Asian (?) warrior below; bottom panel shows a shield-breasted eagle with stars above, flanked by female figures; drawstring has a lozenge-shaped wooden handle with metal inlay on each side, remnants of red leather tassels; bag is lined with linen.
Credit Line:
Purchase, Foster-Jarvis Fund
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
