Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Shoulder straps (pair)
Object Number:
1936.441ab
Date:
1861-1865
Medium:
Wool, metal, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 4 in. ( 1.9 x 4.1 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
printed: reverse, center, on label: "JAS. S. SMITH / PATENT, / MAY, 1861."
Description:
Pair of Major's arched shoulder straps; a maple leaf at each end against light blue wool felt ground, gold metal border around the edges; reverse lined with black wool, a silk fabric tape string at each corner.
Gallery Label:
These shoulder straps are from a uniform worn by Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), surgeon of the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers and later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of the Division. Grant 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.
