Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder straps (pair)
Object Number:
1951.489c,d
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wools, metal, silk, cotton
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 4 5/8 in. ( 1 x 4.8 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of major's shoulder straps; metal thread embroidered leaves at each end against dark blue wool felt ground, gold metal border around the edges; reverse lined with black silk, brown cotton twill tape strings with metal ferrules at each corner.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Kenneth C. Miller
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
