National Guard officer's non-regulation frock coat

Titles: National Guard officer's non-regulation frock coat (Supplied title)

Description: Civil War-era double-breasted officer's frock coat made of wool flannel lined with cotton twill above the waist and cotton below the waist. The front closes with two rows of eight General Staff buttons; one has been replaced with a staff-type Grand Army of the Republic button. The coat combines early and late-period stylistic features and is not a regulation item. It was probably worn by Lieutenant John A. West while he served in the 2nd Minnesota National Guard Regiment, Company C, but may also be from a militia organization.

Dates

• Approximately 1863 (Creation)

Creation

• owned/used by: West, Private John A.
• issued by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 6th (1862-1865), Company A

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 8924

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 28 3/4 inches length
• 17 3/4 inches width (shoulder)

Subjects

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