Uniform
- Object Name:
- Uniform
- Object ID:
- 1922.021.01 a-d,g
- Creator:
- Earle, John (1806-1892)
Tailor - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- circa 1860
- Description:
- Uniform of Governor's Horse Guards (a,b,c,d,g). Blue jacket (a). Two pairs of blue trousers (b,c) with gold braid and buttons. Red wool jacket (d) with gold braid, buttons, and black imitation fur. White suede cloth vest, fur shako hat with red, black undress uniform frock coat (marked L. Downing, Jr.). Silk sash (badly torn) with large tassels. Plain weave, fur and braid (soutache) trim. Ball buttons; cotton sateen lining (sleeves); wool twill lining (coat) cotton interlining, fleece batting. Black undress uniform frock coat (g).
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Fur
Silk - Provenance:
- Owned by Major Lewis Downing, Jr., musical director of the New Hampshire Governor's Horse Guards (1859). Made by John Earle, Boston. Donated by the Downing Family of Concord.
"The Governor's Horse Guards were organized in Concord on November 10, 1859, the corps including members from all parts of the state. The uniform and equipment of each member cost about $125. The uniform was of the pattern of the French Hussars, and consisted of blue broadcloth pantaloons with yellow stripes, a blue jacket, tightly buttoned and trimmed with yellow silk cord, a flying jacket or dolman of scarlet ornamented with gold, and a tall red cap or busby with pompon in front." - Credit Line:
- Gift of Gertrude Downing
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