Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fatigue coat
Object Number:
1934.76a
Date:
1845-1855
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 57.2 x 72.4 cm )
Marks:
cast: each button: "EXCELSIOR / NATIONAL GUARD"
stamped: reverse of each button: "EVANS & CO. / ATTLEBORO"
Description:
Gray wool National Guard private's single-breasted fatigue coat, with 1 1/2" closed stand-up collar (2 sets of hooks and eyes) with fabric lacing trim and a button near each shoulder, with 9 buttons (7 extant) up the front, dark gray cloth tabs across shoulders, with 3 buttons at each sleeve wrist, lined with white cotton twill fabric, one pocket on left side, 4 buttons around the waistline; button fly trousers with adjustable waistline with buckle at the center back, dark gray stripe down the outside of each leg, with top slit pockets.
Gallery Label:
This fatigue coat was worn by Henry Pearl Talmadge during his service in Company K, 7th Regiment, New York National Guard, from 1870-1877.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Henry Pearl Talmadge
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
