NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
In early 2017, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Museum Collections
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Coat
Object Number:
INV.11361
Date:
1872-1902
Medium:
Wool, cotton, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 18 3/4 x 29 in. ( 8.9 x 47.6 x 73.7 cm )
Marks:
stamped: label inside collar: "101"
Description:
Dark blue wool single-breasted uniform coat with double collar, with 5 metal army buttons up the front; 3 buttons at the wrist of sleeves; inside of coat lined with cotton twill, sleeves lined with blue and white pinstripe satin.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
