Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
INV.8365ab
Date:
1862-1873
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 3 3/4 x 7 x 6 in. ( 9.5 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of naval officer's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with pointed tab with gilded metal button embossed with an eagle atop an anchor; two layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 3/8 inches in length and 3/8 inch in diameter; fringe end of strap trimmed with crescent-shaped border of gold bullion; cloth ties for fastening.
Gallery Label:
These epaulets were probably worn by William Rogers Taylor (1811-1889), who began his career in the Navy in 1828. After service in the Mexican-American War, Taylor did ordnance work in Washington. Promoted to captain in 1862, he commanded blockade vessels off Charleston, South Carolina, and was captain of the U.S.S. Juniata in the first attack on Fort Fisher, in December of 1864. He was promoted to rear admiral in 1871 and retired in 1873.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
