Collection Highlights
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Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1951.331d-e
Date:
1918-1931
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 4 x 8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 10.2 x 20.3 x 14.6 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on button: "EXCELSIOR / N.Y.S.A. [on banner] / NATIONAL GUARD"
Description:
Pair of private's epaulets; rigid, dark blue felt-covered strap with gilded metal button with an eagle above a shield and inscription, "EXCELSIOR / N.Y.S.A. / NATIONAL GUARD," in relief; crescent in the form of a dark blue textile roll with regular pattern of ridges and white braid trim; white cotton fringe; elongated metal hook for fastening.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets were worn by the donor as a private in the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, between roughly 1918 and 1931.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmond C. Bonaventure
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
