Major Edward H. McDonald's cavalry vest

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Major Edward H. McDonald's cavalry vest

Entry/Object ID

235

Description

Major Edward H. McDonald's cavalry vest (11th Virginia). Blue wool, yellow trim, linen lining. Seven buttons, 9 button-holes. If not original, possibly a confederate veteran's uniform.

Acquisition

Accession

151

Source or Donor

Davis, Elizabeth McDonald Browse (Mrs. J. Blackwell)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1861 - circa 1865

Notes

If not original, possibly a confederate veteran's uniform which would date it later 19th century

Material

Wool