Epaulet

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Epaulet

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.19

Description

One of a pair of epaulettes, silver "tree pattern" embroidery: rectangular button tab; semicircular shoulder pad with a double row of silvered coil wire fringe (bullion); pasteboard base with white linen and silk linings, linen tapes; top covered with red wool and silver embroidery of metallic thread and sequins in a stylized tree pattern with leafy branches, scalloped border, buttonhole; silver plate button, one piece molded with design of an eagle with arrow and olive branch; "U. S. I." (United States Infantry) on top and "REGT" below (Regiment).

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1812 - 1815

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Depth

10 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 x 8 1/2 x 10 in. (2.5 x 21.6 x 25.4 cm)

Material

Wool, Pasteboard, Silver Thread, Silk, Linen, Sequin (s)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Quite tarnished.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Major Joseph Delafield

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.88.17 - Military button - Part of set MP.88.18 - Epaulet - Part of set MP.88.20 - Handkerchief - Used together MP.88.21 a-b - Box - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of pair

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor