Collection Highlights
Totius Neobelgii Nova Et Accuratissima Tabula
Date:
After 1674
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.28
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
INV.8364ab
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
each: 3 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 21 x 14.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
embroidered: on circular patch: "7"
Description:
Pair of first lieutenant's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with one silver embroidered bar, gilded metal button embossed with New York State shield, and circular patch with "7" embroidered on red wool inside gilded brass crescent; three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 1/8 inches in length and 1/8 inch in diameter; brass channel fastener with spring mounted hook.
Gallery Label:
These epaulets were worn by an officer of the rank of first lieutenant serving in the 7th Regiment of the National Guard New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
