Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Greatcoat
Object Number:
1953.160
Date:
1870-1890
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 28 x 44 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 71.1 x 113.7 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse of each button: "D. EVANS & CO. / ATTLEBORO MASS"
cast: on face of each button: "7TH REGIMENT / (illeg.) / NATIONAL GUARD"
Description:
Light blue wool Corporal's greatcoat with closed double collar and cape; 2 buttons at the collar, 5 buttons down the front of the cape, and 7 buttons down the front of the coat; white Corporal's chevron stripes on each sleeve, closed sleeves with chevron-shaped false cuffs, 1 button at each wrist; cape buttons to the bodice at the bottom center, 2 buttons near the center of the waistline, split skirt with a vertical slit pocket on each side, 2 buttons on each pocket flap; all buttons cast with "7th REGIMENT / NATIONAL GUARD" surrounding an eagle with a shield in its beak flying above a banner; coat lined with red twill-weave wool, sleeves lined with white cotton, tail pockets lined with white twill-weave cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth C. Miller
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
