Collection Highlights
Ulysses S. Grant at Cold Harbor
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.052.56.GrantUniform.Photos.
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1953.169ab
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 4 1/4 x 8 x 5 5/8 in. ( 10.8 x 20.3 x 14.3 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:
Epaulets of this type were worn by privates in the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, in the early twentieth century.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth C. Miller
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
