Jacket, Military
- Object Name:
- Jacket, Military
- Object ID:
- 1991.040
- Creator:
- C-G
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- New York
- Date:
- 1918
- Description:
- Jacket, military, World War I. Worn by James A. Shanahan (1891-1984). Greenish-tan twill. Fitted close to body with stand-up collar held closed with two hook-and-eye closures. Five dark-metal buttons with raised U.S. Seal on front closure. Four patch pockets on front with flaps buttoned closed with smaller versions of the front button. Shoulder loops also held with small version of button. Hook and eye closure on bottom of front. A large metal button on each end of collar. Left one has "US" on it, the right one has the symbol of the U.S. Army Field Artillery. Label on inside right: "C-G/DeLuxe/ New York". Brown ribbon hanging tab at back interior of collar. Written in pen on interior of collar: "J.A. Shanahan".
- Material:
- Textile
Metal - Dimensions:
- W-14.5 L-28 inches
- Provenance:
- Worn by the donor's father.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of James A. Shanahan
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