Uniform

Object Name:

Uniform

Object ID:

1961.020.28

Creator:

Maynard, Frank W. (1853-1922)Tailor

Place of Origin:

Nashua, NH

Date:

circa 1898

Description:

Military Uniform. Dress coat, dark blue, double-breasted, 9 gilt buttons with "New Hampshire Vol. Militia", stamped on back "Scovill Mfg. Co. Waterbury." Epaulets, gold braid, spread eagle on blue, tan sateen lining. Black label "F.W. Maynard". (a mustard color cotton flannel has been put over collar and inside, a vest has been covered with same material, and a pair of knee breeches made to match - evidently for some later event). Dark blue jacket with wide black silk braid, with gold braid "N.H." both sides of collar and Spread Eagle insignia on shoulders. Black lining with "F.W.Maynard" label. Also vest of same.

Material:

Textile
Wool
Cotton
Metal

Provenance:

Nathaniel Head (1828-1883) was the Governor of New Hampshire (1879-1881). Gov. Head's younger brother, William F. Head (1832-1899), married Mary Haseltine Sargent (1835-1924). Their son, Eugene S. Head (1863-1944), married Hattie Hoyt (1861-1949). Their son, William H. Head (1886-1960), was the husband of the donor, Katharine L. (Bradbury) Head (1890-1965).

Credit Line:

Gift of Katherine L. Head

People:

Head, Eugene S. (1863-1944), Head, William H. (1886-1960), Head, Katherine L. (1890-1965), Maynard, Frank W. (1853-1922)