Artist/Maker
Brooks Brothers
(founded 1818)
Greatcoat
1885-1905
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Wool, cotton, metal
Overall: 4 x 25 x 43 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 63.5 x 110.5 cm )
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman, 1931
1761
This overcoat was worn by Samuel Verplanck Hoffman (1866-1942). He succeeded his father as president of the Society in 1903.
DescriptionLight blue wool greatcoat with closed double collar and shoulder cape; 2 buttons at the collar, 5 buttons down the front of the cape, and 7 buttons down the front of the coat; closed sleeves with chevron-shaped false cuffs, 1 button at each wrist; cape buttons to the bodice on reverse at the bottom center, 2 buttons near the center of the waistline, split skirt with a vertical slit pocket on the left side, 2 buttons on each pocket flap; all buttons cast with "EXCELSIOR / N.Y.S.A. / NATIONAL GUARD" surrounding an eagle with a shield in its beak flying above a banner; horizontal slit watch pocket at the waistline; coat lined with red twill-weave wool, sleeves lined with white cotton, tail pockets lined with white twill-weave cotton.Markingscast: on face of each button: "EXCELSIOR / N.Y.S.A. / NATIONAL GUARD"
stamped: on reverse of each button: "*WATERBURY BUTTON CO."
embroidered: on label inside neck: "BROOKS BROTHERS, / BROADWAY."
printed: on label beneath maker's label: "Co. "K" / 95"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
