Z. M. Shirley [Cabinet Card]
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Z. M. Shirley [Cabinet Card]Description
1890s cabinet card by "McNair / BRYAN, TEXAS." Inscribed on the back: “your friend and classmate Z. M. Shirley Melissa, Texas 1st Lt. 'Co D' Class of 89”Context
Z. M. Shirley (class of 1889) wearing his a Texas A&M cadet uniform, with TX35 star coat buttons. The Texas A&M Class of 1889 holds a legendary place in school history, primarily because it pioneered the iconic Aggie Ring. Designed in July 1889, it was the first class to wear the solid gold ring, featuring intertwined "AMC" (for Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas). He is wearing Texas State Militia coat buttons (TX35).Category
Texas in Focus
Bayou Bend