Collection Highlights
The Rail Candidate
Date:
1860
Object Number:
PR.010.1860.Rail
Medium:
Lithograph
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tailcoat
Object Number:
INV.305a
Date:
1830-1900
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 20 1/2 x 40 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 52.1 x 102.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse of each button: "W. WALLIS / EXTRA RICH"
Description:
Black wool formal double-breasted tailcoat, with double collar and lapels, open cuffs, with 2 buttons at each wrist, 2 buttons on each side at the stomach; 4 panels at the back of the bodice with 2 buttons near the center at the waistline; lined with black silk, lightly padded and quilted near the armholes, horizontal slit pockets at both breasts, sleeves lined with white and blue pinstriped silk.
Gallery Label:
According to a note found with this tailcoat, it may have been worn by Eleazar Lord (17788-1871) in his wedding ceremony on December 31, 1835. Lord was a businessman and author of books on currency, banking and religion, as well as president of the Erie Railroad, intermitently between 1833-1845. The cut of this coat, however, seems to be from a later date.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
