Badges of Rank Worn on Sleeves of Overcoat: Major - Three Braids/ Lieutenant Colonel - Four Braids

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Description (Brief):

This image was originally prepared by and printed in the U.S. Civil War era newspaper the "New York Illustrated News" (1859-1864). The image "Badges of Rank Worn on Sleeves of Overcoast: Major - Three Braids/Lieutenant Colonel - Four Braids" was published in the September 2, 1861 issue of the paper.

Date Made: 18611861, Sep 2

Graphic Artist: Sherman Publishing CompanyMaker: Wemmer, N. J.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York CityAssociated Place: United States: New York, New York City

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.23718.46Catalog Number: GA.23718.46Accession Number: 1973.305359

Object Name: block, printingBlockObject Type: Wood EngravingOther Terms: Block; Wood Engraving

Physical Description: wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11.4 cm x 7.5 cm; 4 1/2 in x 2 15/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-2094-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_805152

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