Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Epaulets (pair)
Object Number:
1967.24c,d
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 5 1/2 x 7 in. ( 10.2 x 14 x 17.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse right, center of hinged fastener: "RIGHT / WEBB & BONELLA / 23 / OLD BOND ST / LONDON"
Description:
Pair of Naval officer's gold colored epaulets with 3/8" bullion; an eagle at the center at the shoulder end flanked by fouled anchors; reverse lined with leather, with hinged metal fastener and hook.
Gallery Label:
These epaulettes are part of a uniform worn by George Elmore Ide while he served in the U.S. Navy from 1861-1901. The Society also owns other items which were worn with this uniform.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Jay Ide
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
