Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
Date:
1798
Object Number:
1937.587
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
INV.8366ab
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Textile, metal, leather
Dimensions:
each: 4 5/8 x 7 x 5 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 17.8 x 14 cm )
Marks:
maker's label: affixed on inside of strap: "HORSTMANN BROS. & ALLIEN / MILITARY / GOODS / NEW YORK"
Description:
Pair of naval officer's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with gilded metal button embossed with an eagle perched on an anchor (missing on "a"), and an embroidered anchor between a pair of stars inside gold embroidered roll crescent; two layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 1/4 inches in length and 5/8 inch in diameter; leather and black velvet lining with eye hooks and cloth ties for fastening.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
