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Coat, Military

Object Name:
Coat, Military
Object ID:
2005.002.01
Date:
1861-1864
Description:
Military coat, part of Civil War uniform of Capt. George F. Goodwin (1836-1864) of Somersworth, NH, Company D, 5th New Hampshire Regiment. Dark blue wool. Nine brass buttons on front, with eagle and "I" in shield. Three smaller brass buttons on each cuff. Three brass buttons on back (fourth one missing). Captain's insignia on each shoulder. Black lining.
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
H-48 W-19 inches
Provenance:
Descended in George F. Goodwin's family to donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of the George E. Lord Family
Subjects:
Civil War
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