Artist/Maker Ridabock & Co.

Coat

1910–1915

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

Cotton, horn, metal

Overall: 29 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 17 1/2 in. (73.7 × 6.4 × 44.5 cm)

Gift of the Estate of Major Edward Gibert Schermerhorn

1950.299a

This coat is part of a uniform worn by Edward Gibert Schermerhorn. The Society also owns the trousers to this uniform.

DescriptionWhite cotton duck single-breasted New York State militia coat with 2 1/4" closed stand-up collar (2 sets hooks and eyes); shoulder straps with metal buttons at the collar ends cast with New York State seal; 8 buttons down the front (hidden when buttoned), secured to coat by the shanks with wire coils on reverse; closed sleeves (no cuffs); shallow splie at the side seams; 4 panels at the back; unlined; 1 1/2" white lacing around collar, all outer edges.

MarkingsStamped on reverse of shoulder strap buttons: "RIDABOCK & CO. / N.Y."

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM