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Metadata
Object Name |
Coatee |
Catalog Number |
1980.02.01a |
Maker |
United States |
Date |
1812 |
Material(s) |
Wool/Metal |
Dimensions |
H-43 W-30 D-9 inches |
Description |
This is Jarvis Jackson's Kentucky Militia Uniform Coatee which is blue wool with red facings, cuffs and collar. There are multiple plain buttons: fourteen on the red breast facings, five on the red facing cuffs, four on the red facing collar, two above the coat tails, six under the flap of the faux pockets on the tail, and one on the bottom left coat tail. There are white turn backs on each tail with a red lozenge on each tail. There is red piping to the buttons and false pockets on each coat tail. Hook and ring fasteners connect the front of the coatee. The replacement is equal. |
Notes |
This military uniform coatee was worn by Jarvis Jackson during the War of 1812 in service with the Kentucky Militia as a lieutenant in Captain James McNeil’s 5th Company, Second Regiment, from September 1, 1812, through October 1, 1812. Jarvis went on to serve as one of the first nine justices of the peace for Laurel County upon its formation in 1826. |
Collection |
Kentucky Military History Museum Collection |
Event |
War of 1812 |
People |
Jackson, Jarvis |
Subjects |
Military Uniforms Uniforms War |
Search Terms |
War of 1812 Kentucky Militia |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |