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Shoulder straps
Artist/Maker

Shoulder straps

1861-1870
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Wool, metal, paper
Each: 1 × 1 1/2 × 3 7/8 in. (2.5 × 3.8 × 9.8 cm)
INV.8295ab
These shoulder straps were made by James S. Smith & Sons, who operated from 15 Dutch Street in New York City. In 1861 he patented a type of officer's shoulder straps and marked them as such on the back. One of these shoulder straps bears this mark.
DescriptionPair of Colonel's shoulder straps; shield-breasted eagle at the center, metal thread embroidered border around outer edge; reverse lined with wool, with metal hooks at the corners.
Markingsprinted: on label, reverse of "a": "JAS. S. SMITH / PATENT / MAY 1861"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM