Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Luce Center
Hat plates
Object Number:
1945.157a-c
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Brass, lead, tin
Dimensions:
largest: 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 9.5 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
affixed: front of a: "46" (46th NY Militia Regt.)
stamped: a: "EXCELSIOR"
affixed: front of b: "47" (47th NY Militia Regt.)
stamped: b: "EXCELSIOR"
stamped: c: "EXCELSIOR"
Description:
Curved brass hat plates; each in the shape of an eagle perched atop a shield, with inscription inside scroll at shield bottom; inside shield is coat of arms with shining sun on left side, and stars and stripes on right; tin numbers affixed to front of two plates; plates soldered with lead on back.
Gallery Label:
These plates were part of uniform hats worn by members of New York State Militia regiments, probably during the Civil War period.
Credit Line:
Gift of David B. Bannerman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
