Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gaiters
Object Number:
1941.1211d-e
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Wool felt, metal plastic
Dimensions:
overall each: 15 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. ( 39.4 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Reproduction Revolutionary War gaiters of black wool felt; black metal buckle and belting at instep; eleven black plastic buttons run up the outside of each leg; black metal buckle and belting with a fleur-de-lys at outside top.
Gallery Label:
These gaiters were used by the donor as a prop for his historical paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
