Mexican Army Frock Coat

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Object Details

Description

Physical Description

Blue wool with red edging and facings. Guilt buttons and gold-colored shoulder strap.

Specific History

This uniform coat would have been worn by a lieutenant in the Artillery of the Mexican army.

date made

ca 1840

associated date

1846 - 1848

ID Number

AF.16156

catalog number

16156

accession number

13152

Object Name

coat

Other Terms

coat; Man; Army; Artillery; Lieutenant; Officer

Physical Description

wool (overall material)

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 37 1/4 in x 19 in; 94.615 cm x 48.26 cm

place made

Mexico

associated place

Mexico

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Military

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Exhibition

Price of Freedom

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Latino

related event

Mexican War

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-6450-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_439629