Military

The Museum's superb military collections document the history of the men and women of the armed forces of the United States. The collections include ordnance, firearms, and swords; uniforms and insignia; national and military flags and banners; and many other objects.

The strength of the collections lies in their enormous depth. Some 3,000 military small arms and 2,400 civilian firearms document the mechanical and technological history of the infantryman's weapons from the beginning of the gunpowder era to the present. Among the 4,000 swords and knives in the collection are many spectacular presentation pieces. The collections also include Civil War era telegraph equipment, home front artifacts from both world wars, early computers such as ENIAC, Whirlwind, and Sage, and materials carried at antiwar demonstrations.

Thomas Sinclair (ca 1805-1881) of Philadelphia produced this chromolithographic print of "Phalacrocorax brasilianus [GM]" or Neotropic cormorant, from an original illustration by William Dreser (ca 1820, fl. 1849-1860).
Description (Brief)
Thomas Sinclair (ca 1805-1881) of Philadelphia produced this chromolithographic print of "Phalacrocorax brasilianus [GM]" or Neotropic cormorant, from an original illustration by William Dreser (ca 1820, fl. 1849-1860). The image was published as Plate XXVIII in Volume 2, following page 204 of Appendix F (Zoology-Birds) by John Cassin (1813-1869) in the report describing "The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during the Years 1849, 1850, 1851, and 1852" by James M. Gillis (1811-1865). The volume was printed in 1855 by A. O. P. Nicholson (1808-1876) of Washington, D.C.
Location
Currently not on view
date of book publication
1855
graphic artist
Sinclair, Thomas
original artist
Dreser, William
publisher
United States Navy
printer
Nicholson, A. O. P.
author
Cassin, John
Gilliss, James Melville
ID Number
2008.0175.02
accession number
2008.0175
catalog number
2008.0175.02
This trumpet was made by Horstmann Brothers & Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania around 1879-1882. It is an F natural trumpet made of brass, with a blue cord. This trumpet is stamped:HORSTMANN BROS. & Co.
Description (Brief)

This trumpet was made by Horstmann Brothers & Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania around 1879-1882. It is an F natural trumpet made of brass, with a blue cord. This trumpet is stamped:

HORSTMANN BROS. & Co. [/] PHILADELPHIA

This is a standard military trumpet, made according to Specification No. 38, dated February 15th, 1879, “Specifications for Trumpets,” Quartermaster General’s Office, War Department:

“For all foot troops -- To be the same as standard sample brass trumpet ’F,’ two (2) coil, and with two (2) mouthpieces. When complete, with mouth-piece in, to weigh about twelve and a half (12 ½) ounces, and to measure about sixteen (16) inches in length, and about four and a half (4 ½) inches in width at center. Diameter of bell to be about four and a half (4 ½) inches.”

William Hortsmann, born in Germany, emigrated to the United States and established himself as a maker of fringe, laces, and trimmings in Philadelphia, in 1815. William Horstmann & Sons were located at North Third Street between 1830 and 1857, manufacturing and importing everything from textiles and trimmings to military goods including drums, pistols, and swords. As the company expanded, Horstmann & Sons moved the factory to 5th and Cherry Streets and their storefront to 2223 Chestnut Street. Later the company would grow to two stores in New York and an agency in Paris. William Horstmann retired from the company in 1845, and his sons, William and Sigmund continued the family business until 1872.

Location
Currently not on view
date made
1879 - 1882
maker
Horstmann Brothers & Company
ID Number
MI.093197
catalog number
93197
Text and photograph from Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War, Vol. II. Negative by Timothy H.
Description
Text and photograph from Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War, Vol. II. Negative by Timothy H. O'Sullivan, text and positive by Alexander Gardner.
Soon after the breaking out of the war, a company of Zouaves, formed upon the French model, was organized in Philadelphia, with Capt. Collis as commander. They became body guard to General Banks, and did good service. Subsequently, Capt. Collis obtained authority to increase his small command to a Regiment, altering the costume from the old red Zouave bags–not at all suited for service in the woods of Virginia–to trousers of the same color. The affection of the soldiers for color is extraordinary; no statistics, showing the large increase of casualties to showy uniforms, could induce the Zouzous to part with theirs, and in this dress the 114th--attached to the Third Corps–participated in some of the bloodiest battles. At Gettysburg, their gallant Lieutenant Colonel (Cavada) was taken prisoner; with a number of the Regiment, fighting bravely against odds.
When the army lay in winter quarters around Culpepper [sic], they relieved the 93d New York, in the duties of "Headquarters Guard" to General Meade, near Brandy Station. The photograph represents morning guard mount in front of the picturesque camp, a good specimen of the soldiers' architecture; the huts, with the barrel chimneys on the slope of the hill, are the quarters of the men; the larger ones on the ridge belong to the officers, while on the extreme right the tent in which the Sutler keeps store, is pitched. The entire space was a portion of a dense wood, almost impassable when first chosen for headquarters, and filled with rabbits, quail, hawks, owls, and other game. Soon all was cut down save the little grove on the top of the hill, reserved by Capt. Sleeper, of the 10th Massachusetts Battery, who had pitched his tents there, on what was once the rebel General Stuart's headquarters.
The duties of the guard of headquarters, which also formed part of the provost brigade under Gen. Patrick, included, besides furnishing the regular camp guards for the protection of the officers' quarters, the care of the valuable wagon train of army headquarters, both in park and on the march, and the custody of rebel prisoners and deserters, detained for a time at the Provost Marshal's. In summer time, when the tents were shaded and embowered in branches of the green pine, a highly dramatic picture would be presented by the Regiment, marching out from the trees to evening dress parade, their muskets glittering brightly in the setting sun, white turbans and blue and scarlet uniforms contrasting strongly against the dusky background, while the officers of camp grouped around, smoking their pipes in the pleasant coolness of the evening air, listened to the "Faust March," by the Zouave band.
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Gardner, Alexander
ID Number
1986.0711.0283.05
accession number
1986.0711
catalog number
1986.0711.0283.05
This snare drum was made by William H. Horstmann & Sons, In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, around 1830-1857. It has a dark-brown stained wood shell with a pattern of 64 brass tacks around the sound hole, and two skin heads.
Description

This snare drum was made by William H. Horstmann & Sons, In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, around 1830-1857. It has a dark-brown stained wood shell with a pattern of 64 brass tacks around the sound hole, and two skin heads. There are two black-painted wood hoops drilled with 10 holes each for rope which is laced through leather ears, used to tighten the hoops. The printed label is inscribed:

WM.H.HORSTMANN & SONS,
MILITARY FURNISHERS
No. 51 North Third Street
PHILADELPHIA

Hortsmann, born in Germany, emigrated to the United States and established himself as a maker of fringe, laces, and trimmings in Philadelphia, in 1815. William Horstmann & Sons were located at North Third Street between 1830 and 1857, manufacturing and importing everything from textiles and trimmings to military goods including drums, pistols, and swords. As the company expanded, Horstmann & Sons moved the factory to 5th and Cherry Streets and their storefront to 2223 Chestnut Street. Later the company would grow to two stores in New York and an agency in Paris. William Horstmann retired from the company in 1845, and his sons, William and Sigmund continued the family business until 1872.

According to the donor, this drum was picked up by a soldier by the name of Dunlevy from the Battle of the Wilderness, fought on May 5-6, near Fredericksburg, Virginia, in 1864.

Location
Currently not on view
date made
1830 - 1857
maker
Horstmann, William H. & Sons
ID Number
MI.070935
accession number
279458
catalog number
70935
Physical Description:This .36 caliber rifled breech-loading single shot percussion pistol was made by C. Sharps & Co. It has a dropping block lever activated action, and two piece wooden grips. The mountings are iron.Under the hammer is stamped “C.
Description
Physical Description:
This .36 caliber rifled breech-loading single shot percussion pistol was made by C. Sharps & Co. It has a dropping block lever activated action, and two piece wooden grips. The mountings are iron.
Under the hammer is stamped “C. SHARPS & COS/GUN WORLD/PHILA PA”. On the opposite side is the stamp “C. SHARPS/PATENT/1840-1852”.
History:
Christian Sharps created his company in 1858 on the Wire Bridge in Fairmount, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the Civil War, C. Sharps & Co. produced 80, 512 pistols and rifles for the U.S. Government. The company was changed in 1863 to Sharps & Hankins but remained at the same address and was still listed in the 1875 directory as C. Sharps & Co. This company was made famous for their self priming pistols and rifles.
850 of this type of pistol were created between 1854 and 1857. It is based on the Model 1848 Sharps Pistol. The lever activated action is basically the same as on a carbine or a rifle. Only a limited number were made because there was not a market for this type of pistols when they were manufactured.
References:
Flayderman, Norm. Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms…and their Values, Gun Digest Books, Iola, 2007. 9th edition.
Gardner, Robert E. Col. Small Arms Makers: A Directory of Fabricators of Firearms, Edged Weapons, Crossbows and Polearms, Crown Publishers Inc, New York: 1963, p. 174.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1855
maker
Sharps, Christian
ID Number
1989.0748.05
catalog number
1989.0748.05
accession number
1989.0748
serial number
681
collector/donor number
P100
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1864
associated date
1854 - 1858
1854
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
AF.25101.092
catalog number
25101.092
accession number
64127
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1864
associated date
1857
maker
Rockhill & Wilson
ID Number
AF.22820 [dup1]
accession number
64127
catalog number
22820
These model 1861 type III mounted trousers would have been worn by a musician in a U.S. Army Cavalry regiment. Pair of sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with six flat tin metal four hole buttons at the fly and six buttons around the waistband.
Description
These model 1861 type III mounted trousers would have been worn by a musician in a U.S. Army Cavalry regiment. Pair of sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with six flat tin metal four hole buttons at the fly and six buttons around the waistband. There are two vertical slash pockets and a watch pocket on the right side of the waist. The trousers are unlined. Waist facing and pockets are made of cream colored cotton. There is a second layer of wool kersey reinforcement covering the seat of the pants to the trouser bottom. There is a double row of 3/4" yellow tape down the seam of the outside of each leg. There is a "V" shaped slit and two eyelet holes at the back center waistband for waist adjustment. On the inside of the waist band at both sides is stamped "A & S OCT 10th, 1864". An illegible number is found at the waist band facing center back left. The top of the center seam back has been reinforced as has the crotch. The trousers are hand stitched with heavy brown thread. There are four small tin buttons at the bottom edge of each trouser leg, two located on the outside seam and two on the opposite seam. There is a one inch slit at the bottom of the outside seam of each leg, which is reinforced inside with a rectangular piece of cotton.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1864
associated date
1845 - 1850
1861
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
AF.25101.009
catalog number
25101.009
accession number
64127
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1864
associated date
1851 - 1854
1851
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
AF.25101.095
catalog number
25101.095
accession number
64127
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1882
used date
1882 -
ID Number
AF.25101.140
catalog number
25101.140
designer number
82
accession number
64127
These model 1861 type III mounted trousers would have been worn by a Sergeant in a U.S. Army Cavalry regiment. Sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with six flat four hole tin buttons at the fly and six buttons around the waistband.
Description
These model 1861 type III mounted trousers would have been worn by a Sergeant in a U.S. Army Cavalry regiment. Sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with six flat four hole tin buttons at the fly and six buttons around the waistband. There are two vertical slash pockets and a watch pocket on the right side of the waist. The trousers are unlined. Waist facing and pockets are made of cream colored cotton. There is a second layer of wool kersey reinforcement covering the seat of the pants to the trouser bottom. There is a row of 1 1/2" yellow tape down the outside seam of each leg. There is a "V" shaped slit and two eyelet holes for waist adjustment at the rear of the waistband. "A & S OCT 10th, 1864" is stamped on the inside of the waistband at both sides. The number "21" is on the waistband facing center back left. The trousers are hand stitched with heavy brown thread. There are four small tin buttons at the bottom edge of each trouser leg. Two are located on the outside seam and another two on the opposite seam. There is a one inch slit at the bottom of the outside seam of each leg, which is reinforced inside with a rectangular piece of cotton.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1864
associated date
1861 - 1872
1861
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
AF.25101.100
catalog number
25101.100
accession number
64127
Physical Description:This .64 caliber smoothbore flintlock U.S. Model 1797 Pistol was made by Robert McCormick. The lock was made by Ketland and Co. in Great Britain.
Description
Physical Description:
This .64 caliber smoothbore flintlock U.S. Model 1797 Pistol was made by Robert McCormick. The lock was made by Ketland and Co. in Great Britain. It has a pin fastened walnut stock, brass furniture, and a wooden ramrod with a swelled tip.
The lockplate is stamped “KETLAND & CO” is script and “UNITED/STATES”. It is also stamped “McCORMICK” on the stock.
History:
Because of the stamp on the barrel, this pistol is one of the few to have been made by McCormick himself. Information on these pistols originates from Harry C. Knode who wrote about Ship and Horseman pistols between 1797 and 1799.
Robert McCormick was an Irishman who came to America and leased the Globe Mills in 1798 to produce firearms. He was contracted by the U.S. government for Muskets that same year. In 1799, he had another contract, but did not finish it because he was thrown in debtor’s prison in 1801. That contract was finished by an employee named James Haslett – who would move on to run the Virginia Manufactory.
References:
Flayderman, Norm. Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms…and their Values, Gun Digest Books, Iola, 2007. 9th edition
Gardner, Robert E. Col. Small Arms Makers: A Directory of Fabricators of Firearms, Edged Weapons, Crossbows and Polearms, Crown Publishers Inc, New York: 1963, p. 122.
Smith, Samuel E. and Edwin W. Bitter. Historic Pistols: The American Martial Flintlock 1760-1845, Scalamandre Publications, New York: 1986, p. 88
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1799
maker
McCormick, Robert
ID Number
1987.0014.13
accession number
1987.0014
catalog number
1987.0014.13
collector/donor number
P103L
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1864
associated date
1854 - 1858
1854
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
AF.25101.102
catalog number
25101.102
accession number
64127
These model 1861 type III mounted trousers would have been worn by a cavalry sergeant in the U.S. Army Calvary. Pair of unlined sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with a six tin button fly and six large tin buttons around the waist.
Description
These model 1861 type III mounted trousers would have been worn by a cavalry sergeant in the U.S. Army Calvary. Pair of unlined sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with a six tin button fly and six large tin buttons around the waist. There are two vertical slash pockets set into the side seams of each leg and a single watch pocket on the right side of the waistband. The waistband facing and the side pockets are cotton. There is a "V" shaped slit and two reinforced eyelets at the back waist. There is a second layer of wool kersey reinforcement which runs from the seat of the pants down the inside each leg to the cuff. A 1 5/8" stripe of yellow wool tape extends from the top of the pocket to the cuff on the outside seam of each leg. There is a one inch slit at the bottom of the outside seams of each cuff and a pair of small tin buttons on the bottom inside and outside seams of the inside of the trouser leg. The numeral "12" is stamped on the waistband facing on the back left side. "A & S Oct 10th, 1864" is stamped on both sides of the waistband facing. A number "8" is written on the right pocket in red.
Location
Currently not on view
used date
1861-1872
associated date
1861
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
2007.0069.29
catalog number
2007.0069.29
accession number
2007.0069
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1864
associated date
1854 - 1858
1854
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
AF.25101.059
catalog number
25101.059
accession number
64127
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1903
associated date
1885 -1902
maker
Liedike Bros.
ID Number
ZZ.RSN80780W01
accession number
64127
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
maker
United States Mint
ID Number
2016.0100.01
accession number
2016.0100
catalog number
2016.0100.01
Physical Description:This .67 caliber unproofed, smoothbore flintlock horse pistol was made by Robert McCormick of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a pin fastened, walnut stock with a narrow brass barrel band.
Description
Physical Description:
This .67 caliber unproofed, smoothbore flintlock horse pistol was made by Robert McCormick of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a pin fastened, walnut stock with a narrow brass barrel band. It has brass mountings with an engraved brass trigger guard in a pineapple finial.
This pistol does not have any proof marks but does have “UNITED/STATES” stamped at the rear of the lockplate and “Ketland/&Co.” stamped in script under the flash pan.
History:
Robert McCormick is an Irishman who came to America and leased the Globe Mills in 1798 to produce firearms. He was contracted by the U.S. government for Muskets that same year. In 1799, he had another contract, but did not finish it because he was thrown in debtor’s prison in 1801. That contract was finished by an employee named James Haslett – who would move on to run the Virginia Manufactory.
This pistol is very rare. Because there are no proofmarks, two theories emerge for this pistol. The first is that it was sold for civilian use. The trigger guard’s engraving is not that of a military pistol and the side plate is not symmetrical. Also the grip has a sharper slope than a military horseman pistol. The second theory is that because of its martial size, this pistol could have been put together from parts in a military warehouse.
References:
Flayderman, Norm. Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms…and their Values, Gun Digest Books, Iola, 2007. 9th edition
Gardner, Robert E. Col. Small Arms Makers: A Directory of Fabricators of Firearms, Edged Weapons, Crossbows and Polearms, Crown Publishers Inc, New York: 1963, p. 122.
Smith, Samuel E. and Edwin W. Bitter. Historic Pistols: The American Martial Flintlock 1760-1845, Scalamandre Publications, New York: 1986, p. 92.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1799
maker
McCormick, Robert
ID Number
1987.0014.04
accession number
1987.0014
catalog number
1987.0014.04
Physical Description:This .54 caliber smoothbore flintlock Pistol was made by Henry Deringer in 1813.
Description
Physical Description:
This .54 caliber smoothbore flintlock Pistol was made by Henry Deringer in 1813. It has a pin fastened barrel, brass mountings, and a wooden ramrod with two ramrod pipes.
The batch number “3” is stamped inside the lockplate, in the inlet for the lock, bridle and frizzen. The barrel has “M” over a raised “P” in an oval and the stock is stamped “M” and “HM.”
History:
This type of pistol was manufactured by Henry Deringer. He opened his factory in Philadelphia in 1806 and would later become famous for his percussion pocket pistol. There is no federal contract information for Deringer pistols in 1813. It is reported however, to have been for a contract in 1807/1808 for the state of Maryland to make 510 pistols.
Batch numbers for Deringer pistols range from the number 1 to the number 61. Two pistols have the batch number “3”. Deringer delivered batch numbers 1-90 in one shipment. At a later date he shipped pistols with batch numbers 1-120 which accounts for the duplicate batch numbers on this particular pistol in addition to 89 other pistols.
References:
Flayderman, Norm. Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms…and their Values, Gun Digest Books, Iola, 2007. 9th edition.
Gardner, Robert E. Col. Small Arms Makers: A Directory of Fabricators of Firearms, Edged Weapons, Crossbows and Polearms, Crown Publishers Inc, New York: 1963, p. 51.
Smith, Samuel E. and Edwin W. Bitter. Historic Pistols: The American Martial Flintlock 1760-1845, Scalamandre Publications, New York: 1986, p. 286.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1813
maker
Deringer, Jr., Henry
ID Number
1986.0024.06
accession number
1986.0024
catalog number
1986.0024.06
collector/donor number
P42L
This trumpet was made by Klemm & Brothers. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. around 1879 to 1891. It is an F natural trumpet made of brass brass, with a double coil and bell garland.
Description

This trumpet was made by Klemm & Brothers. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. around 1879 to 1891. It is an F natural trumpet made of brass brass, with a double coil and bell garland. This trumpet is stamped:

KLEMM & BRO.
PHILAD

This is a standard military trumpet, made according to Specification No. 38, dated February 15th, 1879, “Specifications for Trumpets,” Quartermaster General’s Office, War Department:

“For all foot troops -- To be the same as standard sample brass trumpet ’F,’ two (2) coil, and with two (2) mouthpieces. When complete, with mouth-piece in, to weigh about twelve and a half (12 ½) ounces, and to measure about sixteen (16) inches in length, and about four and a half (4 ½) inches in width at center. Diameter of bell to be about four and a half (4 ½) inches.”

Location
Currently not on view
date made
1879-1891
maker
Klemm & Brothers
ID Number
MI.025147
accession number
64127
catalog number
025147
In the spring of 1803, Meriwether Lewis began to purchase scientific and mathematical instruments for a pending expedition into the northwestern region of North America.
Description
In the spring of 1803, Meriwether Lewis began to purchase scientific and mathematical instruments for a pending expedition into the northwestern region of North America. Among the items he purchased from Philadelphia instrument maker Thomas Whitney were three pocket compasses for $2.50 each, and this silver-plated pocket compass for $5. It has a mahogany box, a silver-plated brass rim that is graduated to degrees and numbered in quadrants from north and south, a paper dial, two small brass sight vanes, and a leather carrying case. Whether Lewis purchased the silver compass for himself or intended it as a special gesture for William Clark is not known.
Following the instructions of President Thomas Jefferson, the Corps of Discovery, under the leadership of Lewis and Clark, ascended the Missouri River in May 1804 to obtain detailed information on the natural resources of the region, to search for a northwest passage, and to make official diplomatic contact with Indian leaders.
By the time they returned to St. Louis in September 1806, few of the instruments that were purchased for the trip had survived the journey. The pocket compass, however, was kept by Clark as a memento. He later gave the compass to his friend, Capt. Robert A. McCabe, whose heirs donated it in 1933 to the Smithsonian Institution.
Date made
ca 1804
user
Clark, William
maker
Whitney, Thomas
ID Number
PL.038366
catalog number
38366
accession number
122864
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1864
associated date
1851 - 1854
1851
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
AF.25101.091
catalog number
25101.091
accession number
64127
These model 1861 type I dismounted trousers would have been worn by a Corporal in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with six flat four hole tin buttons at the fly and six buttons around waistband.
Description
These model 1861 type I dismounted trousers would have been worn by a Corporal in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with six flat four hole tin buttons at the fly and six buttons around waistband. There are two vertical slash pockets and a single watch pocket on the right side of the waist. The trousers are unlined. Yellow threads remain from where the yellow 1/2" stripe was removed from the outside seam of each leg. There is a "V" shaped slit and two eyelet holes for waist adjustment at the rear of the waistband. Waist facing and pockets are made of coarse cotton twill. "A & S OCT 10th, 1864" is stamped on both sides of the inside of the waistband. The number "21" is on the center back left of the waistband facing. The number "7" is written in red pencil on the pocket left front. The trousers are hand stitched with heavy brown thread. There are two triangle shaped gussets in the crotch. There is a one inch opening on the bottom of the outside seam of each leg.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1864
associated date
1861 - 1872
1861
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
AF.25101.085
catalog number
25101.085
accession number
64127
These model 1861 type III mounted trousers would have been worn by a Corporal in a U.S. Army Cavalry regiment. Pair of sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with five flat tin four hole buttons at the fly and six buttons around the waistband.
Description
These model 1861 type III mounted trousers would have been worn by a Corporal in a U.S. Army Cavalry regiment. Pair of sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with five flat tin four hole buttons at the fly and six buttons around the waistband. There are two vertical slash pockets and a watch pocket at the right side of the waist. The trousers are unlined. Waist facing and pockets are made of cream colored cotton. There is a second layer of kersey reinforcement covering the seat of the pants to the trouser bottom. There is a single 5/8 inch yelow stripe on the outside seam of each leg. There is a "V" shaped slit and two eyelet holes for waist adjustment at the rear waistband. On the inside of the right waistband is stamped: "A & S OCT 10th, 1864" and the number "15". On the left side is stamped a six pointed star. The trousers are hand stitched with heavy brown thread. There are four small tin buttons at the bottom edge of each trouser leg, two located on the outside seam and two on the opposite seam. There is a one inch slit at the bottom of the outside seam of each leg. It is reinforced inside with a rectangular piece of cotton.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1861
associated date
1861 - 1872
1861
maker
Anspach & Stanton
ID Number
AF.25101.010
catalog number
25101.010
accession number
64127

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