Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Fireman's shirt
Object Number:
1950.16a
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 17 x 32 in. ( 7.6 x 43.2 x 81.3 cm )
Description:
Red wool long-sleeved fireman's uniform shirt with double collar, double-breasted bib at the chest with 4 buttons along each side, one button at the throat by the collar; open sleeves with false cuffs, one button at the cuff; yoke across the back at the shoulders; all buttons covered with red wool.
Gallery Label:
This fireman's shirt was worn by William Oliver Smith.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Sarah Jane Johnson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
