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.

These model 1854 type II dismounted trousers would have been worn by an enlisted man in the U.S. Army. Pair of sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with a five button fly and six large metal buttons around the waist.
Description
These model 1854 type II dismounted trousers would have been worn by an enlisted man in the U.S. Army. Pair of sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with a five button fly and six large metal buttons around the waist. There are two vertical slash pockets on each side, and a watch pocket on the right side of the waistband. The waistband facing and pockets are cotton twill. The edge of the fly is hand pinked. The crotch seam has been covered with cotton twill. There is a "V" shaped slit and two eyelet holes for waist adjustment at the rear of the waistband. The trousers are unlined. There is a one inch slit at the bottom of the outer seam of each trouser leg. There are two maker's marks on the right back facing. The first stamp is only partially legible and reads "G.S.H...ney?/US". The second is stamped "Portland M./Feby 3rd 1865".
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1865
used date
1861-1872
ID Number
AF.22828 [dup1]
catalog number
22828
accession number
64127
This non-regulation model 1862 frock coat was worn by U.S. Army Major Joseph C. Willard. Dark blue wool double breasted field coat with two rows of 5 large brass eagle buttons down the front, 3 small buttons on each cuff. Each front panel has buttons and button holes.
Description
This non-regulation model 1862 frock coat was worn by U.S. Army Major Joseph C. Willard. Dark blue wool double breasted field coat with two rows of 5 large brass eagle buttons down the front, 3 small buttons on each cuff. Each front panel has buttons and button holes. There is an outside pocket on the left chest. There are 2 outside pockets on each side of the lower front. There is a breast pocket in the lining of the right side. There is a major's gold leaf epaulet strap on each shoulder with a single row of metallic braid edging around a dark blue velvet field. There is a hanging loop at the inside neck line. Both fronts and pocket openings have been edged with black binding. The collar is a turnover collar with dark blue velvet on the exposed side. There is a 6 inch vent in the back center. The coat is lined only across the shoulders and the front panels with a silk-wool blend. The lining of the sleeves is natural cotton.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1862
wearer
Willard, Joseph C.
ID Number
AF.58159M
catalog number
58159M
accession number
205100
This vest was worn by a Confederate Army surgeon during the American Civil War. Single-breasted dark blue wool vest, which originally had eight brass eagle buttons. Four buttons starting with the second-most from the top down are currently missing.
Description (Brief)
This vest was worn by a Confederate Army surgeon during the American Civil War. Single-breasted dark blue wool vest, which originally had eight brass eagle buttons. Four buttons starting with the second-most from the top down are currently missing. There are two horizontal slash pockets on the left side of the vest, and one on the right. The top left side pocket and the right side pocket are lined with 1/8" gold braid. Tied to the top button is a length of the gold braid. The back of the vest is made of brown cotton. There is an two piece adjustable strap at the back waist with a metal buckle. The two sides of the strap are tied together in a knot next to the buckle. The inside of the vest is fully lined with off-white cotton and is padded in the front. On the left side of the front chest is handwritten in brown and blue ink, "Dr. I.E. Nagle Surgeon, C.S.A."
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
ID Number
AF.2142B
catalog number
2142B
accession number
18342
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
The trousers of a Confederate soldiers' uniform were typically butternut, gray, or blue. This pair of Model 1861 dismounted trousers were worn by George William Ramsay of the 17th Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States Army.
Description
The trousers of a Confederate soldiers' uniform were typically butternut, gray, or blue. This pair of Model 1861 dismounted trousers were worn by George William Ramsay of the 17th Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States Army. Medium blue wool trousers with a single button waistband and a five button fly. The fifth button on the fly is missing. There are two buttons along the front of the waistband. The remaining four waistband buttons are missing. All buttons on the trousers are of different metal varieties. There are two frogmouth opening pockets on the front of the trousers, and a strap and brass buckle below two reinforced holes on the reverse of the trousers. Fly lining, button-hole lining, crotch lining, and pockets are made of beige-colored fabric, with the pocket fabric made of a thicker material.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
user
Ramsay, George William
ID Number
AF.67634M
catalog number
67634M
accession number
220760
These model 1861 type I dismounted trousers would have been worn by an artillery sergeant in the U.S. Army. Pair of unlined sky blue wool twill trousers with a six button fly and four large buttons around the waist. Buttons are made of tin.
Description
These model 1861 type I dismounted trousers would have been worn by an artillery sergeant in the U.S. Army. Pair of unlined sky blue wool twill trousers with a six button fly and four large buttons around the waist. Buttons are made of tin. There are two vertical slash pockets set into the side seams of each leg and a watch pocket on the right side of the waistband. The waistband facing and pockets are made of cotton twill. There is a "13," and a "3" in two places and "SA" stamped on the waistband facing. The fabric used for the right pocket has a partially legible word stamped on it, which reads "llings". There is a "V" shaped slit with two reinforced eyelet holes for waist adjustment at the rear waist. There is a red 1 1/2 inch wide wool tape stripe extending from the waistband to the cuff on the outside seam of each leg. The trousers are unlined. There is a one inch slit at the bottom of the outer seam of each trouser leg.
Location
Currently not on view
used date
1861-1872
associated date
1861
ID Number
2007.0069.30
catalog number
2007.0069.30
accession number
2007.0069
This is a model 1858 sack coat that would have been worn by an enlisted man in the U.S. Army. Dark blue unlined wool hand sewn collared blouse. Center front has four buttonholes down left side. All buttons are missing. Cuffs are plain.
Description (Brief)
This is a model 1858 sack coat that would have been worn by an enlisted man in the U.S. Army. Dark blue unlined wool hand sewn collared blouse. Center front has four buttonholes down left side. All buttons are missing. Cuffs are plain. There is a breast pocket in the lining on the left side created by sewing the outer and lining fabric together. A mended hole is on the left cuff.
Location
Currently not on view
used date
1858-1872
ID Number
AF.316364.001
accession number
316364
catalog number
316364.001
These dismounted trousers were worn by Confederate Army Artillery Captain Woodbury Wheeler. Medium blue wool unlined trousers with five flat brass metal four-hole buttons at the fly, six buttons around the waistband, and two vertical slash pockets.
Description
These dismounted trousers were worn by Confederate Army Artillery Captain Woodbury Wheeler. Medium blue wool unlined trousers with five flat brass metal four-hole buttons at the fly, six buttons around the waistband, and two vertical slash pockets. There is a two-inch "v"-shaped slit in the back of the trousers. There is a 1 3/4" red wool stripe down the side of each pant leg. Waist facing, pockets, and button hole lining are made of cream colored cotton. The initials "GA" are written in brown ink on the center of the back lining. The entire inside has been lined with a blue fabric in a recent conservation effort. The moth hole edges have been tacked to the lining with small blue stitching.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
wearer
Wheeler, Woodbury
ID Number
AF.35675 [dup5]
catalog number
35675
accession number
99695
This vest was worn by a Confederate Army surgeon during the American Civil War. This is a single-breasted gray wool vest which originally had seven small brass eagle buttons. The second button from the top is missing.
Description
This vest was worn by a Confederate Army surgeon during the American Civil War. This is a single-breasted gray wool vest which originally had seven small brass eagle buttons. The second button from the top is missing. There is one horizontal slash pocket on the right front breast and two on the lower left front. The back of the vest is coarse off-white fabric. The front of the vest is lined and padded. The text "Dr. I.E. Nagle. Surgeon, C.S.A." is handwritten on the left lining in blue ink. There is also a modern identification tag stapled into the back with the number "2142(A)."
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
ID Number
AF.2142A
catalog number
2142A
accession number
18342
This is Confederate Army Brigadier General Marcus J. Wright’s double breasted gray wool frock coat. The coat originally had two rows of eight large gilt eagle staff-type buttons down the front, placed in pairs. The bottom pair of buttons on the right side are now missing.
Description
This is Confederate Army Brigadier General Marcus J. Wright’s double breasted gray wool frock coat. The coat originally had two rows of eight large gilt eagle staff-type buttons down the front, placed in pairs. The bottom pair of buttons on the right side are now missing. Three small buttons are also missing on each cuff, and two buttons are missing on the bottom of each pocket in the rear of the coat. Both sides of the jacket have button holes. There is a hook and eye closure at the collar. The collar and cuffs are faced with buff wool and the cuffs form an inverted "V". There are four rows of elaborate 1/8" gold braided metallic lace, called an Austrian knot, sewed on with a single row of gold thread above the cuff. The gold tape also lines the cuff. The collar has a wreath with three gold stars enclosed and embroidered in gold and silver thread on each side. The center star on each side of the collar is larger than the others. The buttonhole flaps and front of the skirt are piped with blue wool. The coat is fully lined. The button flaps and the inside of the collar are lined with buff wool. The sleeves are fully lined with cotton twill. The rest of the lining is a tan-colored cotton. The chest, shoulder, and underarm are lightly padded and quilted. There is a slit breast pocket on the inside left. There is a deep pocket in each coattail in between the coat and the lining. There are remnants of a loop made of cotton at the inside back collar.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
user; associated person
Wright, Marcus Joseph
ID Number
AF.34754
catalog number
34754
accession number
83543
This Confederate Army frock coat would have been worn during the American Civil War. It is a single breasted gray wool frock coat with eight brass State of Virginia buttons down the front.
Description
This Confederate Army frock coat would have been worn during the American Civil War. It is a single breasted gray wool frock coat with eight brass State of Virginia buttons down the front. The buttons depict the Virginia state motto of "Sic Semper Tyrannis" around an image of Virtus standing over a defeated Tyranny. The bottom button on the chest is missing, and two buttons are missing on the back waist. There are two locations with missing buttons on the back of the skirt. There are three smaller brass buttons on the right cuff and two on the left cuff. The top button is missing on the left cuff. There are cloth belt loops on each side just above the waist and secured with a small button on the upper end of the loop. There is single breast pocket in the left inside of the coat. The coat is fully lined with padded wool. Sleeves are lined with a polka-dotted fabric. The same fabric is used to make a fabric loop on the inside collar.
Location
Currently not on view
associated dates
1861-1865
ID Number
1983.0860.01
catalog number
1983.0860.01
accession number
1983.0860
This vest was worn by a colonel in the Confederate Army Infantry. Single-breasted black wool vest with blue and red stripes. There is a single row of six small brass buttons on the front breast.
Description
This vest was worn by a colonel in the Confederate Army Infantry. Single-breasted black wool vest with blue and red stripes. There is a single row of six small brass buttons on the front breast. The buttons are decorated with an eagle grasping an anchor and encircled by thirteen stars. The vest is finished along the collar, flaps, and bottom front with black cording and blue, green, and brown ribbon. There is one horizontal slash pocket on the left front side of the vest and two on the right front. The back of the vest is constructed from brown cotton. There are two adjustable straps on the back waist, one with a metal buckle. Handwritten in ink on the inside of the right strap is the text, "R. W. Harper Sept-12 60". The inside is fully lined with off-white cotton. There is a pocket in the left side of the lining and a leather strip on the bottom inside of each side of the vest.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1860-1865
user
Harper, Robert W.
ID Number
AF.42581
catalog number
42581
accession number
163704
This was Ulysses S. Grant's U.S. Military Academy cadet coatee, worn circa 1839. Grant was a member of the class of 1843. Gray wool coatee with a standing collar, an unlined body, and cream colored cotton lining in the sleeves.
Description
This was Ulysses S. Grant's U.S. Military Academy cadet coatee, worn circa 1839. Grant was a member of the class of 1843. Gray wool coatee with a standing collar, an unlined body, and cream colored cotton lining in the sleeves. There are three rows of seven round brass ball-style buttons down the front chest, three buttons on each sleeve, one on each side of the collar, and one on each shoulder. There is a brass ball-style button at the top of each coat tail at the mid-back of the waist, two in the mid-section of the coat tail, and there was originally one button on the bottom of each coat tail. The bottom left coat tail button is currently missing. Each coat tail also has a row of three black embroidered chevrons, point down, with a ball-style button on the end of each point.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
c.1839
associated date
1839-1843
1839
associated person; user
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson)
ID Number
AF.39361
catalog number
39361
accession number
134018
These dismounted trousers were worn by Confederate Army Infantry Colonel Robert W. Harper. Medium blue wool unlined trousers with five flat brown nonmetal four-hole buttons at the fly and six buttons around the waistband.
Description
These dismounted trousers were worn by Confederate Army Infantry Colonel Robert W. Harper. Medium blue wool unlined trousers with five flat brown nonmetal four-hole buttons at the fly and six buttons around the waistband. The top button on the fly is on the inside of the waist with a button loop on the opposite side. There are two frog-mouth pockets on each side which button with a small silk-covered button, and a single watch pocket on the right side of the waist. There is a 1 1/2" "V" shaped slit at the back of the pants and a rear metal buckle adjustable strap. There is a 3/8" gold metallic braid down the side seam of each pant leg. The waist facing and pockets are made of cream colored cotton. "Col Harper" is written both on the right side of the watch pocket (in pen) and on the right front waist band facing (in pencil). The cuff is lined for about six inches up the pant leg.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
user; associated person
Harper, Robert W.
ID Number
AF.42578
catalog number
42578
accession number
163704
These model 1858 dismounted trousers would have been worn by a sergeant. Pair of unlined dark blue wool twill trousers with a five-button fly (buttons are of tin) and four large tin buttons around the waist.
Description
These model 1858 dismounted trousers would have been worn by a sergeant. Pair of unlined dark blue wool twill trousers with a five-button fly (buttons are of tin) and four large tin buttons around the waist. There is an additional button on the opposite interior side that corresponds to a button hole along the waistband seam for reinforcement of the closing of the fly. The buttonholes are hidden. There is a vertical slash pocket on each side seam and a watch pocket on the top edge of the right front waistband. The watch pocket opening is reinforced with an additional layer of fabric. The pants are hand-stitched with brown thread. There is a 1.5" orange or faded red stripe of wool tape running along the side seam of each pant leg from the bottom of the waistband down to the inside cuff. The waistband lining and pockets are natural cotton; the fly lining is made of brown cotton. There is a 1" slit at the bottom of the outer seam of each trouser leg. There is a 3.5" "V" shaped slit with a reinforced eyelet on each side at the back waist. There is a stamp on the left back waistband lining which reads, "10." To the left of this stamp are two circular black sizing dots.
Location
Currently not on view
used date
1858-1861
ID Number
2007.0069.36
catalog number
2007.0069.36
accession number
2007.0069
This frock coat was worn by Confederate Army Lieutenant John Singleton Mosby. Confederate cavalry leader John Mosby is among the most romantic characters in the Civil War, and with good reason.
Description
This frock coat was worn by Confederate Army Lieutenant John Singleton Mosby. Confederate cavalry leader John Mosby is among the most romantic characters in the Civil War, and with good reason. From 1863 to the end of the conflict, Mosby's raiders were a constant headache for the North. The raiders usually acted in small detachments of several dozen, though more than 1,000 men served under Mosby. They sacked supply depots, attacked railroads, and harassed federal troops. They seemed to move behind enemy lines almost at will. Their most celebrated exploit occurred when Mosby himself rode into Fairfax Station, Virginia, in the dead of the night and kidnapped a Union general.
Double-breasted gray wool jacket which originally had two rows of seven large gilt eagle buttons down the front. Five buttons are missing on left and two on right. There are two buttons at the back waist, and thread remains of two buttons on coattails. Both sides of the jacket have button holes. Above the cuff there is a single braid 1/4" gold lace insignia called an Austrian knot; the single braid indicates that Mosby was a lieutenant when he wore this coat. The collar and cuffs are faced with buff wool. There is a deep pocket in each coattail. The body of the coat and parts of the coattails are lined with dark green cotton-wool mix fabric. The sleeves are lined. The front of the jacket is lightly padded and quilted.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
wearer
Mosby, John Singleton
ID Number
AF.4409(A)
catalog number
4409(A)
accession number
20063
This frock coat was worn by Confederate Army infantryman Frank B. Gibson while a member of Company D of the 26th Infantry of South Carolina. Single-breasted coarse brown wool "butternut" coat which formerly had six brass infantry "I" buttons.
Description
This frock coat was worn by Confederate Army infantryman Frank B. Gibson while a member of Company D of the 26th Infantry of South Carolina. Single-breasted coarse brown wool "butternut" coat which formerly had six brass infantry "I" buttons. The top button and two bottom buttons are currently missing. There are two small brass buttons on the near the sides of the collar which depict a pinwheel design. There is a large pocket with a flap on each side of the coat. There is one breast pocket in the left inside of the coat. The coat is fully lined with the same brown wool. The chest lining is wool and is padded.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
wearer
Gibson, Francis B.
ID Number
AF.77555M
catalog number
77555M
accession number
310956
This vest was worn by Army Major General D.K. Jackman. White wool vest with 9 small flat gilt buttons (held on with rings) down the front. Worn while marshall of a parade in Philadelphia while President Lincoln's body was lying in state.
Description
This vest was worn by Army Major General D.K. Jackman. White wool vest with 9 small flat gilt buttons (held on with rings) down the front. Worn while marshall of a parade in Philadelphia while President Lincoln's body was lying in state. There is a pocket on each lower edge of the front and a small deep pocket on the upper left front. There is a large vest pocket on the inside right lining. The back is natural cotton. There is an adjustment strap with buckle. The lining is natural cotton.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1850
1865
associated person; user
Jackman, D. K.
ID Number
AF.69783M
catalog number
69783M
accession number
273248
These model 1860 mounted quartermaster red seal sample trousers were designed to be worn by an artillery private in the U.S. Army. Unlined sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with a five button fly, and six buttons around the waistband.
Description
These model 1860 mounted quartermaster red seal sample trousers were designed to be worn by an artillery private in the U.S. Army. Unlined sky blue kersey wool twill trousers with a five button fly, and six buttons around the waistband. Three of the five buttons on the fly are gutta percha, and the rest are tin. Waist buttons are tin. There are vertical slash pockets set into the side seams of each leg and a watch pocket of the right side of the waistband. There is a "V" shaped slit with a reinforced eyelet hole on each side at the back waist. A second band of stitching reinforces the opening at the back center seam. There is a second layer of wool kersey reinforcement extending from the seat of the pants to the bottom cuffs. The waistband facing and pockets are made of cotton twill. Seven inches of the back seam from the opening of the waist adjustment has been covered with cotton fabric. There is a stamp on the waistband facing front left which is illegible. There is a red sealing wax quartermaster sample seal on the front left which is currently protected with mylar. Heavy brown thread was used to sew on the buttons and finish the button holes. There is a one inch slit at the bottom of the outside seam of each leg. There is a pair of small tin buttons sewn to the inside and outside seams of the inside of the trouser cuff. The trouser legs had been shortened by four inches at the cuff and taken in at the waist by 4 inches. On the left back waistband there is dark blue hand stitching which appears to have at attached a label which is now missing. In a pocket is a label with a small button attached that says: Light art trousers 1861 Rs, MC-113-B pattern made.
Location
Currently not on view
used date
1860-1872
associated date
1860
ID Number
2007.0069.32
catalog number
2007.0069.32
accession number
2007.0069
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.
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".
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1865
used date
1858-1872
ID Number
AF.22828 [dup2]
catalog number
22828
accession number
64127
This frock coat was worn by Confederate Army Infantry Colonel Robert W. Harper.
Description
This frock coat was worn by Confederate Army Infantry Colonel Robert W. Harper. Double breasted gray heather wool frock coat with two rows of seven large gilt infantry buttons with the raised letter "I" on the face down the front, two at the back waist, one at the bottom of each pocket opening on the rear skirt, and three smaller general service eagle buttons on each cuff. The bottom right button on the right front row is detached from its location and is tied to the top buttonhole with string. The back of the buttons read, "Halfmann & Taylor Montgomery." Both sides of the breast of the coat have button holes. There is a hook and eye closure at the collar. The collar and cuffs are faced with bright blue wool. The facing on the cuffs forms an inverted "V". Above the cuff there is a triple row of 1/8" gold braided metallic lace, called an Austrian knot, sewed on with a single row of gold thread. The gold tape also lines the cuff. The collar has three large five-point gold stars on each side which are woven onto the collar facing with thick metallic thread. There is a small slit pocket on the right front of the jacket above the waist. The buttonhole flaps and front of the skirt are piped with blue wool. The coat is fully lined. The button flaps and the inside of the collar are lined with blue wool. The sleeves are fully lined with cotton twill. The rest of the lining is a dark brownish green cotton. The chest, shoulder, and underarm are lightly padded and quilted. There is a slit breast pocket on the inside left. There is a deep pocket in each coattail in between the coat and the lining. There is a loop of brownish green cotton at the inside back collar.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
wearer
Harper, Robert W.
ID Number
AF.42577
catalog number
42577
accession number
163704
This frock coat was worn by Confederate Army Major General Samuel Jones during the American Civil War. Conforms to the Model 1861 pattern as listed in the Uniforms and Dress of the Army of the Confederate States except for the lack of full facings at the cuffs and collar.
Description
This frock coat was worn by Confederate Army Major General Samuel Jones during the American Civil War. Conforms to the Model 1861 pattern as listed in the Uniforms and Dress of the Army of the Confederate States except for the lack of full facings at the cuffs and collar. Double breasted gray wool frock coat with two rows of nine large gilt general service eagle buttons grouped in threes down the front, two at the back waist, and three small buttons on each cuff. There is a single button at the top folds of each skirt tail. Both sides of the breast on the coat have button holes. There is a hook and eye closure at the collar. Above the cuff is a row of four elaborate 1/8" gold lace braids woven into an arabesque. The gold braid also lines the cuffs. The collar, both edges of the front of the coat, the edge of the top coattail, and an inverted "V" on the cuffs are trimmed with buff wool cording. On each side of the front of the collar is a wreat, with three stars enclosed and embroidered in gold with gold sequins. The center star on each side of the collar ornamentation is larger than the others. There is a left breast pocket. There are deep pockets in each coattail. The entire jacket is lined with black fabric. The lining of the sleeves is salmon-colored cotton twill. There is a loop of fabric at the inside back collar.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1865
user; associated person
Jones, Samuel
ID Number
AF.18871
catalog number
18871
accession number
62349
This frock coat belonged to Confederate Army Captain Woodbury Wheeler of the 10th Battalion of the North Carolina Artillery.
Description
This frock coat belonged to Confederate Army Captain Woodbury Wheeler of the 10th Battalion of the North Carolina Artillery. Double breasted gray wool frock coat with two rows of seven large gilt artillery "A" buttons down the front, two at the back waist, and two small buttons on each cuff. The reverse of the buttons are marked: "Superior Quality" except for one which says: "Riveted and Soldered" with the image of a unicorn and a lion. Both the inner and outer breasts of the front of the coat have button holes. There is a hook and eye closure at the collar. There is a brass belt bolster at the left back waist seam. There is a heavy hook and eye at the front waist. The collar and cuffs are faced with red wool. Above the cuff there is are two rows of 1/8" gold lace ornamentation called an Austrian knot. The entire jacket is trimmed with red wool cording. There is a deep pocket in each coattail. The openings to the pockets are bound with red wool. The collar has three bars of 1/4" gold metallic tape on each side. The entire jacket is lined with a brown glazed cotton-wool mix fabric. The lining of the sleeves is cotton twill. The fronts of the jacket have been hand quilted in squares. There is a breast pocket in the front left.
Location
Currently not on view
associated date
1861-1862
ID Number
AF.35675(4)
catalog number
35675(4)
accession number
99695

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