Civil War era Uniform

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Island County Historical Society

Name/Title

Civil War era Uniform

Entry/Object ID

2022.036.001

Description

Civil War era Army uniform.

Use

Civil War era Army uniform belonging to Orrin Cyler Henry. O.C. Henry enlisted in the Union Army on September 1, 1864, with the 1st regiment of New York Light Artillery. He enlisted as a private. He made the rank of First Lieutenant on October 18, 1873, with the 103rd Regiment of New York.

Context

Given to ICHS by Larry Henry and Sherry (Henry) Ammons. It belonged to O.C. Henry. His grandson, Orrin Cyler Henry, was their father. He relocated to Skagit Valley in 1939 and gifted the uniform to Sherry and Larry.

Category

Military Uniform

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Larry Henry and Sherry (Henry) Ammons

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Military uniform

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Worsted Wool