Artist/Maker
Schuyler, Hartley & Graham
Epaulets in original box
ca. 1861
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Textile, metal, cardboard
Each (epaulet): 3 3/4 x 8 x 5 3/4 in. (9.5 x 20.3 x 14.6 cm)
Container (box): 4 × 9 5/8 × 6 1/4 in. (10.2 × 24.4 × 15.9 cm)
Container (box): 4 × 9 5/8 × 6 1/4 in. (10.2 × 24.4 × 15.9 cm)
Gift of Miss Ella C. Northup
1945.145a-d
According to the accession records, these epaulets belonged to the donor's father, Captain Emerson Seymour Northup of Co. K, 34th Regiment, New York State Volunteers.
Markingsprinted paper label: affixed to one end of box: "1 PAIR FINE GILT / EPAULETTES, / LIEUTENANTS. / No. 480V"
printed paper label: affixed to center top of lid: "Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. / 19. Maiden Lane. / NEW YORK. / Importers and Dealers in / Military Goods. / Guns, Pistols. Cutlery &c."
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
DescriptionPair of lieutenant's epaulets in original cardboard box; rigid, gold lace-covered strap and gilded brass crescent (no button or insignia); three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring 3 inches in length and 1/8 inch in diameter; padded rose silk lining and elongated metal hook for fastening; black paper-covered cardboard box and lid with rounded ends and incurving sides.Object NameEpaulets in original box
