Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
Date:
1835-1836
Object Number:
1858.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gaiter
Object Number:
INV.11383
Date:
1800-1865
Medium:
Leather, brass, iron, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 30.2 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and iron gaiter; stitched, hollow brown leather legging with bulbous top that tapers to bottom; fastened with buckle and strap at top.
Gallery Label:
According to an attached tag, this gaiter was part of a collection of military uniform parts donated by Charles M. Lefferts in July, 1923.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles M. Lefferts, 1923
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
