Collection Highlights
Beschryvinge van Nieuvv-Nederlant
Date:
1656
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1656.D
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1952.326ab
Date:
1820-1865
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 3 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 19 x 14 cm )
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on lining: "No 3 / . . ."
Description:
Pair of officer's epaulets; rigid, capsule-shaped strap with tab end edged with gold braid and pierced with a buttonhole; gold embroidered crescent with sequin trim; three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring approximately 3 3/4 inches in length and 1/2 inch in diameter; padded yellow silk lining with linen strap fastener.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets belonged to Caleb S. Woodhull (1792-1866). Woodhull served in the War of 1812 and was later Mayor of New York City (1849-1851).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Leslie A. Davis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
