Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Overcoat
Object Number:
1950.300
Date:
1913-1915
Medium:
Wool, silk, horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 31 x 53 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 78.7 x 135.3 cm )
Description:
Olive drab wool Major's Ordnance Department double-breasted overcoat, with deep (5 1/2") closed double collar (2 sets hooks and eyes), with attachments beneath for cape (missing); 5 buttons down each side of the chest, vertical side pockets on both sides, left pocket lining is open to the inside of the coat, with button fastening; sleeves have no cuffs and are closed, with Major's rank black cord sleeve knots; back of bodice in 2 panels, pleated at the center beneath with 2 straps at the waistline which button together at the center with 2 buttons, skirt is slit; all buttons are horn; lined with olive drab twill-weave silk, with horizontal slit pocket on the left.
Gallery Label:
This Ordnance Department overcoat was worn by Major Edward Gilbert Schermerhorn, who served as Military Secretary to New York's governor in 1913. He resigned when the governor was impeached, but a Special Act of Legislature reinstated his rank and grade for life.
Credit Line:
Bequest of the Estate of Major Edward Gilbert Schermerhorn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
