Army Sack Coat, Model 1858

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Description:

This model 1858 sack coat would have been worn by an enlisted man in the U.S. Army. Dark blue wool machine-sewn collared blouse. Center front has four general service brass eagle buttons down the right side. Cuffs are plain. Body lined with coarse green herringbone wool. There is a breast pocket in the lining on the left side created by sewing the outer and lining fabric together. The sleeves are lined with cream-colored cotton. Numerous mended holes. Wear from use is evident on the upper left breast. Left sleeve has illegible stamp. The right sleeve has 3 stamps, which read: "J.J. MARTIN, FEBY 4 65"; "3" and "Jos Jones, US Inspector, NY".

Date Made: 1865Used Date: 1858-1872

Location: Currently not on view

See more items in: Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military, Civil War, Military, Military Uniforms, Civil War Uniforms

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.22828 [dup2]Catalog Number: 22828Accession Number: 64127

Object Name: sack coatOther Terms: sack coat; Man; Army; Enlisted Man

Physical Description: dark blue (overall color)wool (overall material)brass (buttons material)Measurements: overall: 28 in x 16 1/2 in; 71.12 cm x 41.91 cmoverall (padded): 27 in x 17 in x 3 in; 68.58 cm x 43.18 cm x 7.62 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-24cb-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_440375

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