Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Date:
1805
Object Number:
1867.306
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
INV.404ab
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
each: 4 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 6 in. ( 10.8 x 21 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
handwritten in pencil: on scrap of paper found with objects: "Captain's dress epaulets, 7th Rgt, NYNG / Worn with Full dress GRAY / Uniform (white trousers)"
embroidered: on insignia disk: "7"
Description:
Pair of captain's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with two silver embroidered bars and gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle; gilded brass crescent surrounding domed insignia disk with gold embroidered "7" on red textile ground; three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 1/2 inches in length and 1/4 inch in diameter; padded red velvet lining and brass strap fastener.
Gallery Label:
These epaulets were worn as part of the dress uniform of a captain in the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
