Civil War Uniform Sash, Epaulets

Object/Artifact

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Ripon Historical Society

Name/Title

Civil War Uniform Sash, Epaulets

Entry/Object ID

2007.0048.0010

Description

Sash and epaulets are contained in a wood triangular display case. The case has a brass label on long side of top inscribed "Thomas Harris Jr. 1820-Civil War 1862-1865-1887". The entire contents include: List of contents compiled and put together by Norma L. Tramp, Handwritten note which goes with a hand made nail (3" long, rusted), a maroon red knitted sash (82" long x 4 1/2" wide with tassels at each end of scarf, two "shoulder mounts" or epaulets. Some small stains and discoloration throughout. Epaulets are worn at edge, have metal back and gold braid metal edge with faded velour center possibly blue originally. Also included is a white linen handkerchief with "T. Harris" in ink in one corner.

Acquisition

Accession

2007.0048

Source or Donor

Michael and Norma L. Trump

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Case, Display

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Fixture, Store Display

Nomenclature Class

Merchandising T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Search Terms

Case, Display, Household Accessory