Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Luce Center
Gaiters (2)
Object Number:
1948.430ab
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Leather, brass, iron
Dimensions:
largest: 9 x 6 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and iron gaiters; stitched leather leggings with lacing on right side that loops through brass holes at left, and leather strap at top with tip on right that fastens to iron buckle at left.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these gaiters were part of a uniform worn by the donor's father, Private Walter F. Davis of the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Duryea's Zouaves), during the Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter F. Davis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
