Collection Highlights
Wedding dress
Date:
ca. 1712 with several alterations into the 20th century
Object Number:
1949.115a
Medium:
Silk brocade, needlepoint lace; silk chiffon
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Overcoat
Object Number:
Z.3082
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Wool, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 27 x 48 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 68.6 x 123.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse of each button: "D. EVANS & CO. / ATTLEBORO MASS"
Description:
Medium blue wool double-breasted General's overcoat; closed double collar (one hook and eye) with 5 buttons underneath for detachable cape; 7 buttons down each side of the front; all buttons cast with shield and eagle; closed sleeves (no cuffs), with black 5-row general's braid sleeve knots; lined with red wool.
Gallery Label:
According military expert William Brown, this coat was probably worn by Brigadier General Samuel K. Zook, who commanded the 3rd Brigade of the 2nd Corps at Gettysburg. He was mortally wounded late in the afternoon of July 2nd while leading his brigade against General Longstreet's attack in the wheatfield. Brown's records indicate that there was a tag inside the coat noting that it was purchased by the Society, with Zook's name attached.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
