Uniform
- Object Name:
- Uniform
- Object ID:
- 1922.021.03 a-d
- Creator:
- Earle, John (1806-1892)
- Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- circa 1860
- Description:
- Uniform of Governor's Horse Guards (a,b,c,d). Blue Jacket (a) and trousers (b) with gold braid and buttons. Red jacket (c) with braid and buttons and black imitation fur, and white suede cloth vest (d). Jacket and vest - wool, fulled, plain weave, gold braid trim, brass buttons; twill weave lining, linen; cotton muslin vest lining; padding. (a,d) Marked "E.H. Rollins". Pants, wool, fulled, plain weave, braid trim, silk lined, cotton twill lining. (b)Gold braid coming off.
- Material:
- Textile
- Provenance:
- Part of the uniform of the Governors's Horse Guards, made by John Earle of Boston. Marked "E.H. Rollins". 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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