Collection Highlights
Properties, Including Vacant Plots, Foreclosed in Manhattan During 1930-1931-1932
Date:
March 29, 1933
Object Number:
LIB.F128.HD251.R28
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Luce Center
Forage cap
Object Number:
1936.434
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Felt, silk, leather, cord, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 8 x 7 in. ( 11.4 x 20.3 x 17.8 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: on front of cap: "U.S."
maker's label: inside top of crown: illegible
Description:
Forage cap with dark blue felt crown with soft sides and rigid, circular top; embroidered front insignia with "U.S." centered between curved branches of laurel; thin black cord (chin strap?) secured at either side by a gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle; visor missing; brown leather sweatband and quilted black silk lining.
Gallery Label:
This cap is identified in the accession records as a Civil War item "associated with" Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), father of the donor. Dr. Grant, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, served as Surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers, and was later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of Division.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Madison Grant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
