Uniform, Military

Object number94.87.1

Date1860

MediumVelvet; Brass; Wool; Cotton; Metallic braid

Credit LineGift of George M.L. Gould

DescriptionUnion Army uniform jacket. Blue color, black velvet collar, no lapels,long sleeved, waist length.Dimensions18 x 20.5 in. (45.7 x 52.1 cm)
MarksObverse, all buttons: [seal of Pennsylvania] Reverse (waist & sleeves): SUPERIOR Reverse (front): WORSTMANN BROTHERS & CO.PHIL. QUALITY
Historical NotesGift of George McCully Laughlin Gould, descendent of George McCully Laughlin. Grandmother of donor, Mrs. Katherine McCully Laughlin, Jr., gave jacket to her grandson in 1977. The jacket descended to the family namesakes of the original owner.

Related person George McCully Laughlin

Related institution 155th Pennsylvania Volunteers

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