Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Historical Artifacts
Shoulder straps (2)
Object Number:
1936.440ab
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
each: 4 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 12.1 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Two rectangular shoulder straps, each with two gold embroidered maple(?) leaves on blue velvet ground at center and gold embroidered border.
Gallery Label:
These shoulder straps are identified in the accession records as "Civil War item[s]" associated with the donor's father, Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), and said to designate the rank of major. Dr. Grant was Surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers and later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of Division.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Madison Grant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
