Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder straps (pair)
Object Number:
1920.129i,j
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Silk, metal, paper, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 1 x 5.4 x 13 cm )
Marks:
handwritten: reverse of "i": "2794 / 168 / 2153 / 4142"
Description:
Pair of Brigadier-General's (staff officer) shoulder straps; single star at the center against dark black velvet background, metal thread embroidery around outer edges; lined on reverse with white paper, brown cotton laces with metal ferrules at the corners.
Gallery Label:
These shoulder straps were worn by Abner Doubleday (1819-1893).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas A. Eddy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
