Navy Blue Wool Serge Child's Military Uniform, 1890s

Name/Title

Navy Blue Wool Serge Child's Military Uniform, 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1984.6.9

Description

Acc. No. 84.6.9 a, b, c. Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: Object: Uniform, Child's Description: (a. jacket - b. pants - c. hat) a. Navy blue serge jacket. White wool sergeant's stripes and brass buttons stating "Dollar Steamship Lines" with silk cording. b. Pants full length with white wool applied stripes at seam. Waist has black buttons for suspenders. Button fly. c. Hat of navy blue wool serge, black leather brim, brass military insignia of crossed rifles. History of Object: Child's military uniform worn by Samuel S. Haslett, Jr., born Alameda 1889 and member of a pioneer Alameda family Acquired from: Doris H. Goodman Date: Mar, 7, 1984