Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Forage cap
Object Number:
1949.323a
Date:
1885-1893
Medium:
Wool, other textile, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 10 x 7 in. ( 7.6 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm )
Marks:
maker's label: inside top of crown: "H. V. ALLIEN & Co. / 738 BROADWAY / NEW YORK."
embroidered: on front of cap: "7"
in relief: on buttons: "N.G."
Description:
"Chasseur pattern" dark blue wool felt forage cap; black patent leather visor which is flat and somewhat rectangular; soft crown with circular, countersunk top with dark blue braid applied around edge; vertical strips of braid on center front, center back, and on either side of crown, joining horizontal strip applied 1 1/4" from lower edge; "7" between laurel(?) branches embroidered on front; black patent leather chin strap secured at either side by a gilded metal button embossed with initials "N.G." between branches of oak and laurel; brown leather sweatband and black silk lining.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this cap belonged to a chaplain, probably a member of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York. A related jacket was also given by the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of P. Hamlin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
