Physical Description
Sky-blue wool, double breasted, stand and fall collar with over cape to top of cuffs. Gold-colored buttons.
General History
Union cavalry and mounted artillery soldiers were issued greatcoats to be worn over their uniforms during the winter months.
Date Made: 1858-1865
Used: United States
Related Event: Civil WarCivil War and Reconstruction
Subject:
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Exhibition: Price of Freedom
Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History
Credit Line: Charles Bremner Hogg Jackson
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1997.3044.277Nonaccession Number: 1997.3044Catalog Number: 1997.3044.277
Object Name: great coatOther Terms: great coat; Infantry; Enlisted
Physical Description: metal (overall material)wool (overall material)Measurements: overall: 49 1/2 in x 31 in x 24 in; 125.73 cm x 78.74 cm x 60.96 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-1422-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_685814
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