Worn by Robert Lee Bullard (American, 1861 – 1947)

Frock coat

1915-1920

Place madeUnited States, North America

Wool, silk, metal

Overall: 3 x 20 3/4 x 36 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 52.7 x 93.3 cm )

Gift of Robert Lee Bullard

1933.244a

This dress coat was worn by Robert Lee Bullard when he served as a Colonel of the 26th Infantry.

DescriptionDark blue wool infantry double-breasted frock coat with 2" closed stand-up collar (2 sets hooks and eyes) with gilt lacing around outer edges against light blue ground; attachments for epaulettes at the shoulders; 9 buttons down each side of the front, buttons cast with seal of the U.S.; closed sleeves (no cuffs) have gilt lacing band around the wrists with General officer's sleeve knots above, crossed rifle insignia with "26" above in trefoil of right sleeve knot; 4 panels across the back of the bodice with 2 buttons near the center of the waistline, a button at the bottom of each side of split skirt; coat lined with dark green silk, with vertical slit pockets at each breast, sleeves lined with white silk.

Markingshandwritten: on label in left breast pocket: "Lieut R L Bullard" stamped: reverse of each button: "J. M. LITCHFIELD / S.F. CAL."

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM