US Army artillery major's uniform

Titles: US Army artillery major's uniform (Supplied title)

Description: United States Army artillery officer's uniform. The uniform consists of a lined, double-breasted frock coat and a pair of trousers all in black wool felt. The uniform was worn during the Civil War by Major Christopher B. Heffelfinger of the 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)

Creation

• owned/used by: Heffelfinger, Christopher B.
• issued by: United States, Army, Minnesota Heavy Artillery Regiment, 1st (1864-1865)
• issued by: United States, Army

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 6402.1.A,B

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 2 items

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 39 3/4 inches length (A) length of back
• 17 1/4 inches width (A) across shoulders
• 29 1/8 inches circumference (B) waist
• 28 3/4 inches length (B) inseam

Subjects

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