Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Shoulder straps (pair)
Object Number:
1936.442ab
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Silk, metal, paper
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 1 x 5.4 x 13 cm )
Marks:
handwritten: reverse, center of each, on jelly label: "Bleux / ponce"
Description:
Pair of black (?) major's shoulder straps; metal thread embroidered leaves at each end against velvet ground and border around edges; lined with dark brown paper.
Gallery Label:
These shoulder straps are from a uniform worn by Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), while serving as a surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers and later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of the Division. He was a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Madison Grant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
