Collection Highlights
N Amsterdam, ou N Iork in Ameriq
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.13
Medium:
Colored engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1932.62ab
Date:
1818-1825
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
each: 4 x 7 1/2 x 6 in. ( 10.2 x 19 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of commander-in-chief's epaulets; rigid strap with oak leaf and acorn pattern embroidered in gold on black textile ground, and small spherical brass button (missing on "a"); three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 1/2 inches in length and 1/2 inch in diameter; padded yellow silk lining with cloth tape fasteners.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets were worn by DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828) while serving as Governor of New York and Commander-in-Chief of the New York State Militia.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Jones and her sons
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
