Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gaiters (2)
Object Number:
1945.43ab
Date:
1890-1898
Medium:
Cotton, brass, iron
Dimensions:
largest: 15 x 8 1/2 in. ( 38.1 x 21.6 cm )
Marks:
painted: a, b; interior: "2" (white paint)
handwritten: a, b; interior: "G.WET"
printed: a; interior: "........../CONTRACT/MAY 18...."
Description:
Cotton, brass, and iron gaiters; flat, fatigue canvas leggings with brass studs on back right side that snap onto holes on back left, and strap on top back that fastens to buckle on front.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these gaiters were worn by George Wettlaufer, a member of the Astor battery during the Spanish-American War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. George Wettlaufer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
