Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Officer's coat
Object Number:
1950.326a
Date:
1900
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 18 x 30 1/2 in. ( 8.3 x 45.7 x 77.5 cm )
Marks:
printed: on tag inside right breast pocket: "J. M. LITCHFIELD & CO. / SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. / NO."
handwritten: on tag inside right breast pocket: "E J Sadler / Sept. 4, 1900"
Description:
Black or dark blue Naval officer's single-breasted coat, with 1 1/4" closed stand-up collar (1 hook and eye), with anchor insignia on each side of the throat; 6 buttons down the front which fasten on the interior; gilt lacing trim around each wrist of closed sleeves (no cuffs) with metal star above; bodice slit at the sides, with 2 sets hooks and eyes to close the slits; 1 1/2" braid trim around the collar, outer edges and vertically incurving at the back of the bodice of coat; 3 panels at the back of the bodice; lined with black silk, breast lightly padded and quilted, vertical slit pocket at the left breast, horizontal slit pocket at the right breast.
Gallery Label:
This officer's coat was worn by E. J. Sadler. The Society also owns other of Sadler's uniform items.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Irving Levy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
