Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder straps (pair)
Object Number:
1962.22i,j
Date:
1863-1865
Medium:
Silk, metal, wool
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. ( 0.6 x 4.4 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of Captain's shoulder straps with gold metal thread embroidered double bars at each end and border against blue velvet ground, hand sewn to wool.
Gallery Label:
These shoulder straps were worn by David J. Pilsworth, who served with the 20th Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops, 1863-1865.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick Leishman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
