Dress coat

1915-1920

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

Wool, silk, metal, cotton, plastic

Overall: 3 1/2 x 22 x 39 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 55.9 x 100.3 cm )

Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth C. Miller

1967.81a

This tailcoat was worn by Dr. Harlow Brooks.

DescriptionBlack wool New York National Guard 7th Regiment medical officer's dress tailcoat with double collar and lapels, 2 black silk-covered plastic buttons at the stomach, each flanked by insignia buttons cast with the Great Seal, gold sleeve lacing, caduceus and single gold band around the wrists; lined with black twill-weave silk.

Markingscast: reverse of coat buttons: "DEFIANCE / 30"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM