Name/Title
Uniform, Military Spanish American War PantsEntry/Object ID
676bDescription
Spanish-American War uniform. Material: textile, metal. Size: 34" W. waistline x 31" L. inseam. Description: blue wool - natural cotton lining in waistband, pockets and placket - front closure with five gold tone riveted buttons in a front fly placket - six gold tone buttons and four belt loops attached around waistband - one pocket on each side - one pocket at right hip - one coin/watch fob pocket below right front waistband - 1 1/2" W. white wool vertical stripe extends from waistline to hemline on each side pant leg - patches and repairs in various areas of the pants. (Part of uniform ensemble: overcoat (#1157a); cape (#1157b); and blouse (#676a).Context
Waseca County Military - Spanish American War. Worn by Herman Nigg who 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
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Object Name
Uniform, Military Spanish American War PantsClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
May 21, 1998Update Date
November 21, 2024