Artist/Maker Warnock Company (founded 1838)

Shoulder knots

ca. 1900

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

Textile, metal

each: 6 3/4 x 4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 17.1 x 10.2 x 3.2 cm )

1849ab

DescriptionPair of cavalry officer's shoulder knots; pad with embroidered "A" framed by two embroidered bars on yellow wool ground, with three rows of gold braid surrounding; strap with interlaced gold braid and gilded metal button embossed with New York state shield; steel strap fastener.

Markingsembroidered: on pad: "A" maker's label: stitched to reverse: "ESTABLISHED 1838 / THE WAR[raised arm with mace]NOCK CO. / TRADE MARK / NEW YORK."

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM