Name/Title
Uniform, Military Spanish American War JacketEntry/Object ID
1798Description
Spanish American War Uniform. Material: textile and metal. Size: 18" W. across shoulders x 31 1/2" L. x 25 1/2" L. sleeves. Description: U.S. Army Uniform; navy blue wool; black cotton bodice lining; gray cotton sleeve and collar lining; round neckline; stand-up collar closes with two hooks and eyes; front closure from neckline to below waistline with five gold toned buttons stamped with a raised cross and circle design and the words "CUBA", "USA", "PHILIPPINES", and "PORTO RICO"; one pleated breast pocket on each side close with a single button flap; one inside right breast pocket lined with brown cotton and bearing a label: "Only Lexington Suitings Bear This Label, The Burton-Pierce Co. Boston-New York-Chicago"; long sleeves; two buttons on each cuff; gold cord embroidered letters on each side read "10 Minn U.S.W.V."; shoulder epaulet straps attach with a single button flap. (Shattered and stained collar lining; faded shoulder and collar areas.)Context
Waseca County Military - Spanish American War. Accessioned 1969.Cataloged By
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Object Name
Uniform, Military Spanish American War JacketClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
May 21, 1998Update Date
November 21, 2024