Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1951.488ab
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
each: 3 3/4 x 8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 20.3 x 14.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
in relief: on button: "A"
Description:
Pair of lieutenant's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle, the shield bearing the initial "A"; gilded brass crescent with circular stain inside, marking the location of missing insignia; two layers of gold bullion fringe measuring approximately 3 inches in length and 1/8 inch in diameter; padded red velvet lining and brass channel fastener.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets were worn by Lieutenant Noah L. Farnum, who served with Co. B, 7th Regiment, New York State Militia. Farnum, who was ultimately promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, was killed at the Battle of Bull Run in 1861.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
