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Object Name |
Coatee |
Catalog Number |
1978.96.02 |
Maker |
M.C. Lilley & Co. |
Date |
ca. 1888 |
Material(s) |
Wool |
Dimensions |
H-32 W-16 inches |
Description |
This is an uniform coatee for the Louisville Legion color bearer. It is made of dark blue wool and has braided frogging around the five gilt buttons on the front. The stand up collar has white and gold piping. The tails have buttons and frogging. The coatee has a tan cotton lining in the upper torso and sleeves and a blue cotton lining in the tail. There is frogging and piping down the front and around the hem. The coat has epaulettes as well. There are patches on each shoulder that have crossed American flags. |
Notes |
Worn by George E. Shafer, color sergeant and clerk in Co. E, Louisville Legion. |
Collection |
Mrs. J. Logan Tandy Collection |
People |
M.C. Lilley & Co. Shafer, George E. |
Subjects |
Military personnel Military service Military uniforms Uniforms Flag bearers Flags |
Search Terms |
Spanish-American War, 1898 |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |