Collection Highlights
Salver
Date:
1772-1773
Object Number:
1928.24
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jacket
Object Number:
Z.3073
Date:
1858-1865
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 17 x 31 in. ( 8.9 x 43.2 x 78.7 cm )
Description:
Dark blue wool, hand made, single-breasted Artillery musician's jacket with red cotton lacing; 2 1/2" closed stand-up collar (one hook and eye), collar with lacing, 2 buttons on each side at the shoulders; 12 buttons down the front with horizontal lacing extending out from each button; open sleeves (no cuffs) with 2 buttons at each wrist, lacing around the wrists; all buttons unmarked, cast with shield-breasted eagle; 4 panel back with lacing; jacket lined with white plain-weave wool, breast lightly padded and quilted, left breast vertical slit pocket lined with plaid cotton.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
