Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1937.114ab
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
each: 4 1/2 x 8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 11.4 x 20.3 x 14.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on fasterners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
Description:
Pair of major's (or engineer's?) epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap without insignia; gilded brass button embossed with shield-breasted eagle (missing on "a"); gilded brass crescent with roll of gold thread embroidery around outer edge; three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 1/2 inches in length and 1/2 inch in diameter; brass channel fastener with spring mounted hook.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets were worn by Henry W. Benham (1813-1884), the donor's father. Benham graduated from West Point in 1837 and served as an engineer in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick Dielman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
