Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Trousers
Object Number:
1950.3b
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 43 in. ( 3.2 x 31.8 x 109.2 cm )
Description:
Medium blue wool trousers with yellow cord piping down the side of each leg; 6 button fly; 4 buttons around the waistband; right side watch pocket beneath the waistband, vertical slit pockets at the side seams; waist, fly and pocket lined with white cotton.
Gallery Label:
These trousers were worn by corporal August Westhoff when he enlisted as a private in Company D. Corporal Westhoff served at the Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Arthur Richter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
