Collection Highlights
Lincoln visits General McClellan at Antietam
Date:
1862, published later
Object Number:
PR.065.778.5
Medium:
Stereograph
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Luce Center
Forage cap
Object Number:
1957.134d
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Wool, other textile, leather, braid, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 10 x 6 5/8 in. ( 8.3 x 25.4 x 16.8 cm )
Marks:
painted in red: inside top of crown: "B"
Description:
"Chasseur pattern" dark blue wool felt forage cap; black patent leather visor which is rigid and somewhat rectangular; circular, countersunk top with braid applied in simple radial pattern of four loops; single strips of braid applied vertically on center front, center back, and on either side of crown, joining a single horizontal strip applied about one inch from base; "23" in white metal numbers attached in front; gilded metal chin strap buttons embossed with New York State shield surmounted by an eagle (chin strap missing); brown leather sweatband and brown textile lining.
Gallery Label:
This cap was apparently worn as part of the uniform of the 23rd Regiment, National Guard New York. Other parts of the uniform were also given by the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of John C. Mills
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
