Uniform, Military Spanish American War Cape

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Uniform, Military Spanish American War Cape

Entry/Object ID

1157b

Description

Spanish-American War. Material: textile, metal. Size: 96 1/2" W. around bottom edge) x 26 1/2" L. Description: blue wool - black wool lining - closure with seven metal buttons - each button stamped: "E'Toile Du Nord Minnesota" and the Minnesota state seal - beneath seal: "Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo Mich" - seven large metal hooks around inside neckline for attaching to overcoat - gold lettering on black label inside back neckline: "The Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo, Mich. Military and Society Goods". Other items in this uniform ensemble include an overcoat (#1157a), a blouse (#676a) and pants (#676b).

Context

Waseca County Military - Spanish American War. Worn by Herman Nigg. He enlisted in May 1898 and was stationed at Chicamagua Park, Tenn., where he served for the duration of the war. He was a member of the company that was sent to Walker.

Cataloged By

Legacy Artifacts Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Uniform, Military Spanish American War Cape

Class

Clothing, Outerwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

8/10/98

Create Date

May 14, 1998

Update Date

November 21, 2024