Name/Title
West Point Cadet JacketEntry/Object ID
NU 2024.176Description
A blue wool jacket, part of the dress uniform for a West Point cadet. The jacket has three columns of large brass buttons on the front, with three more brass buttons on each sleeve, and two brass buttons on the collar. There is black decorative embroidery near all the buttons, and additional gold embroidery near the buttons on the sleeves. The jacket also has short tails on the back.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
JacketClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Fabric
Worsted WoolMaterial
WoolColor
Blue, Black, GoldMade/Created
Time Period
19th Century, 20th CenturyNotes
It is difficult to identify when this jacket was from without more information about the owner, as this jacket style was used from the mid 1800s through the mid-late 1900s.Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
LabelLocation
On tag, inside jacketTranscription
CADET STORE
WEST POINT
Name_ GREENE, LM
J - 2
Maker_ J.B.
Date_Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Embroidered, Ink, PenLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Uniform, Military DressNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Uniform, MilitaryNomenclature Primary Object Term
UniformNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
352Number Type
Old Accession NumberOther Number
62Dimensions
Width
18-3/4 inLength
35 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat; width measurement taken at shoulders.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Larry M. GreeneNotes
OwnerRelated Places
Place
Location
United States Military AcademyRegion
NortheastContinent
North AmericaProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Mrs. Earnest GreeneAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Jun 22, 1968
