Shoulder knots (pair)

1889-1892

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Metal, silk, wool

Each: 1 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 6 1/2 in. (3.8 × 9.5 × 16.5 cm)

Gift of Thomas Henry Barber

1954.117cd

These shoulder knots are part of a dress uniform worn by Thomas Henry Barber (1844-1905) when he served as Inspector General for the State of New York, 1889-1892. The Society also owns the other items to this uniform.

DescriptionPair of gold shoulder knots with a metal thread embroidered star and "I.D." at the shoulder end, buttons cast with shield-breasted eagle at the collar end; reverse lined with dark blue wool felt, with metal hinged fasteners and hook.

Markingsembroidered: obverse, center of each end: "I.D." incised: reverse, on hinged fastener: "RIDABOCK & CO. / FORMERLY / BAKER & McKENNEY / NEW YORK"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM