Collection Highlights
The Daughters of Heber Reginald Bishop (Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, and Edith)
ca. 1895
1905.22
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulet
Object name
Epaulet
Date
ca. 1777
Medium
Textile
Dimensions
Overall (flat): 8 3/4 x 6 x 3/8 in. (22.2 x 15.2 x 1 cm)
Description
Epaulet with tapered red wool strap edged with gold metallic cloth tape, and gold fringe that extends below gold tape ornamentally configured as an interlaced figure 8.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Louise B. Craig
Object Number
1918.24
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this epaulet was presented to Captain Samuel Craig of the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment (1777-1871) by General Lafayette for distinguished service in the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
