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Museum Collection Highlights
Kerchief
1776-1777
1952.63
Linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coat
Title
Coat
Date
1915-1920
Medium
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 19 x 32 in. ( 6.4 x 48.3 x 81.3 cm )
Description
Olive drab wool single-breasted coat; closed 2" stand-up collar (2 sets hooks and eyes); shoulder loops which button at the collar end; closed sleeves (no cuffs) with a yellow band of lacing around each wrist, left shoulder has insignia patch; 5 buttons down the front; 4 pockets on the front, all with flaps which button closed; all buttons cast with the Great Seal of the U.S.; 4 panels across the back; lined with brown twill-weave cotton.
Credit Line
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard, through Kenneth C. Miller
Object Number
1953.162
Marks
stamped: reverse of each button: "HORSTMANN / PHILADELPHIA"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
