Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair) in storage box
Object Number:
2432g-i
Date:
1847-1855
Medium:
Metal, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Each (epaulet): 3 3/8 x 7 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (8.6 x 18.4 x 15.9 cm)
Box: 5 1/8 x 9 3/4 x 6 5/8 in. ( 13 x 24.8 x 16.8 cm
Description:
Pair of captain's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with two silver embroidered bars, gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle inside a border of stars, and gilded brass crescent; gold bullion fringe measuring 2 3/4 inches in length and 1/4 inch in diameter attached to rigid cuff; padded rose silk lining and brass strap fastener; in black painted metal storage box with rounded ends, a half-cylindrical indentation at center front and back, and a hinged lid with flat top and wire handle; oval interior compartment, also with hinged lid, contains two shoulder straps and three pieces of brass hardware (2432j-n).
Gallery Label:
A tag attached to the storage box indicates that they belonged to Colonel Julian McAllister (1823-1887), an 1847 graduate of West Point.
Credit Line:
Gift of John H. Janeway
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.