Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Field coat
Object Number:
1931.53
Date:
1872-1902
Medium:
Wool, linen, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 28 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 48.9 x 72.4 cm )
Marks:
printed: on maker's label inside neck: "(illeg.)RO...(illeg.) / BOSTON / Mr. / Date"
stamped: in ink, inside bottom right: "C. 6th / 39 / 10"
Description:
Dark blue wool single-breasted field blouse ("sack coat"); double collar with square corners, 5 buttons down the front with 2 snaps at the bottom, closed sleeves (no cuffs) with 3 buttons at the wrists, evidence of single chevron on the upper portion of sleeves; 4 panels at the back; vertical interior slit pockets on both sides, blouse lined with twill-weave wool.
Gallery Label:
According to military expert Bruce Bazelon, this field coat dates to the time of Spanish-American War. This coat is from Company C, 6th Regiment of the New York State militia.
Credit Line:
Gift of De Witt M. Lockman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
