Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coat
Title
Coat
Object name
Field coat
Date
1912-1918
Medium
Wool, cotton, silk, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 21 x 31 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 53.3 x 80.6 cm )
Description
Dark blue wool Artillery officer's single-breasted field coat; 2 1/4" closed stand-up collar (2 sets hooks and eyes); shoulder straps with a leaf at each end against red ground; 4 hooks and eyes down the front (hidden); closed sleeves (no cuffs); 4 panels at the back; shallow split at the side seams; all outer edges trimmed with 1 1/2" black silk lacing; inside lined with dark gray (?) treated twill-weave cotton, breast lightly padded and quilted, vertical slit pocket at the left breast.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George C. Haas
Object Number
1964.47a
Marks
printed: inside breast pocket, on label: "...WARNOCK... / ...16 & 18... / ...NEW YORK... / NO. / DATE / CHEST / LENGTH"
embroidered: on label inside neck: "ESTABLISHED 1838 / TRADE MARK / The Warnock / Uniform Co. / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label
This cape was worn by George C. Haas (1888-1963) when he served during World War I. He was commanding officer of the 78th Division ("Rainbow Division"), 152nd Field Artillery. The Society also owns other items of his uniforms.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





