Uniform

Object Name:

Uniform

Object ID:

1922.021.04 a-e

Creator:

Earle, John (1806-1892)

Place of Origin:

Boston, MA

Date:

circa 1860

Description:

Uniform of Governor's Horse Guards, worn by Capt. John H. George. Blue jacket (a) and trousers (b) with gold braid and buttons, red jacket (c) with gold braid and buttons and imitation black fur, white suede cloth vest (d), black undress uniform frock coat (e). (a) Wool fulled, plain weave, linen lining. (b) Vest plain weave napped wool with cotton lining, fur trimmed jacket; braid and buttons. (e) Wool, fulled, silk and wool plainweave lining, wool and gold braid, shoulder bars. Jacket (c) has label in neck, marked "Capt. J.H. George".

Material:

Textile

Provenance:

Parts of the Governor's Horse Guards uniform. Made by John Earle of Boston. From the Downing Family.

Captain John Hatch George, born Nov. 20, 1824, Concord; d. 1880, Concord.
Chief of Staff for Gov. Dinsmoor, 1848-1850. Commander of Governor's Horse Guards.

"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

People:

George, John H. (1824-1888), Earle, John (1806-1892), Downing, Gertrude (1865-1952)

Subjects:

Military ceremonies, Military officers, Military parades & ceremonies, Military uniforms, Militias