Collection Highlights
We mourn our country's loss
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1923.39ab
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Metal, silk
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 8 in. ( 9.5 x 17.1 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of epaulets covered with gilt lacing, 1/2" bulion around the outer end; ends lined with blue velvet, boards lined with brown leather, metal loops at the corners of the leather to attach epaulets to garment.
Gallery Label:
These epaulets were worn by Philip Schuyler (1788-1865) when he served as U.S. Consul to Liverpool while under President Van Buren.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Grace Schuyler de Luze and Louis Phillippe de Luze
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
