Mexican Army Frock Coat

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Description:

Physical Description

Blue wool with red edging and facings. Guilt buttons and gold-colored shoulder strap.

Specific History

This uniform coat would have been worn by a lieutenant in the Artillery of the Mexican army.

Date Made: ca 1840Associated Date: 1846 - 1848

Place Made: MexicoAssociated Place: Mexico

Subject: LatinoRelated Event: Mexican War

Subject:

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Exhibition: Price of Freedom

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.16156Catalog Number: 16156Accession Number: 13152

Object Name: coatOther Terms: coat; Man; Army; Artillery; Lieutenant; Officer

Physical Description: wool (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 37 1/4 in x 19 in; 94.615 cm x 48.26 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-6450-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_439629

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