Collection Highlights
Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
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Aiqlet
Title
Aiqlet
Object name
Aglet
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 8.9 x 62.2 cm )
Description
White cotton cord shoulder braid with a loop at one end to secure the braid to a garment.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. John C. Mills
Object Number
1957.134c
Gallery Label
This shoulder braid is part of a uniform which was worn by F. L. Betta when he served in Company D of the New York National Guard.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
