Uniform

Object Name:

Uniform

Object ID:

1889.002

Creator:

Evans, Daniel & Company

Place of Origin:

Attleboro, MA

Date:

1861-1865

Description:

Civil War-era military coat belonging to Albemarle Cady (1807-1888). Navy blue wool (fulled) broadcloth, double-breasted with four groups of two gold buttons down each side of front (buttons stamped on back, "D. Evans & Co. Attleboro, Mass."). Black velvet collar. Knee-length skirt opened at back, four buttons, deep pocket each side. Pair white cotton gloves in one. Lined with black sateen with circular quilting. Black velvet cuffs on sleeves with 3 small buttons. Epaulets; wool twill lining; batting (wool fleece).

Material:

Textile

Credit Line:

Gift of Henry M. Baker

People:

Cady, Albemarle (1807-1888), Baker, Henry M. (1841-1912)