Collection Highlights
Tammany Bank
Date:
ca. 1875
Object Number:
1937.1237
Medium:
Iron, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1949.313d-e
Date:
1866-1887
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 3 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 9.5 x 18.4 x 13.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
Description:
Pair of naval officer's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with gilded metal button embossed with an eagle perched on an anchor inside a circle of stars; silver embroidered leafy cross and two gold embroidered oak leaves aligned inside crescent; two layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 inches in length and 3/8 inch in diameter; padded black velvet lining and brass channel fastener.
Gallery Label:
These epaulets were worn by Naval Chief-Engineer William Leonard Nicoll (1842-1887), the donor's uncle. Various other parts of Nicoll's uniform are also in the N-YHS collection.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Leonard Nicoll
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
