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Epaulet

Date1870-1900
Terms
  • Epaulets
  • Brass
  • Wool Fiber
  • Massachusetts
Dimensions17.77 cm (7 in.)
Credit LineBequest of Mr. Eric Parkman Smith (2007)
Object number2008.10.6A
DescriptionOne of a pair of military uniform epaulettes (a,b).The epaulettes are made of blue wool trimmed with braided bullion cord and embroidered with the number 161. At the ends, the epaulettes feature Massachusetts Militia buttons. The underside of the epaulettes is black wool with a brass clip.
Collections
  • Historic Clothing
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