Worn by John Stoneacre Ellis (1828 - 1896)

Sash in box

1855-1865

Place madeUnited States, North America

PossiblyNew York

Silk; metal

Container: 3 3/8 × 11 3/8 × 6 1/4 in. (8.6 × 28.9 × 15.9 cm)
Part (Sash): 2 in. × 4 3/4 in. × 9 ft. 2 1/2 in. (5.1 × 12.1 × 280.7 cm)

Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis

1939.486a-d

This sash was worn by John Stoneacre Ellis (1828-1896), the younger brother of the donor. Ellis fought in the Civil War, specifically in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

DescriptionYellow silk jersey sash with yellow cord tassels, in black metal box with hinged lid which locks with skeleton key at the center front of the box, green swivel handle at center of lid and owner's name painted beneath; removable metal divider inside box, with ring handle at the center,; single-bit key has oval head with heart-shaped void center.

Markingspainted: on lid, beneath handle: "John S. Ellis"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM