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A journall, with observations on my travail from Boston in N.E. to N.Y., New Jersies, & Philadelphia...
Date:
1697
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Benjamin.Bullivant
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1936.438ab
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 4 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 6 in. ( 10.8 x 18.4 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
embroidered: on insignia: "MS"
Description:
Pair of surgeon's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle; gilded brass crescent surrounding embroidered insignia with initials "MS" inside gold wreath with sequins; three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring approximately 3 1/2 inches in length and 1/2 inch in diameter; brass channel fastener.
Gallery Label:
These epaulets were worn by the donor's father, Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), during the Civil War. Dr. Grant was Surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers and later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of Division.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Madison Grant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
