Artist/Maker
W. H. Horstmann & Sons
(American, founded 1816)
Shoulder knots (pair)
1850-1880
Place madePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Wool, metal
Overall: 1 x 4 x 7 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 10.2 x 18.1 cm )
2432op
DescriptionPair of shoulder knots with metal thread embroidered "M.D." and oak leaves across the shoulder ends against dark brown (black?) wool felt, surrounded with gilt lacing, gilt lace knots across the shoulder with a button at the collar end; reverse is lined with black wool, with a metal hinged hook fastener.Markingsembroidered: center, shoulder end: "M.D."
stamped: reverse, hinge end of hook: "HORSTMANN / PHILA"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
