Pair of US Army Engineer Corps shoes

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Object Details

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Thompson, Gilbert

Description

To keep its troops marching, the Union bought millions of brogan-type leather shoes, such as this pair, from a legion of contractors utilizing new sewing and pegging machines. These shoes, issued to a U.S. Army engineer, served as models for those on a statue of General William T. Sherman near the White House in Washington, D.C.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Amy Greer Thompson

ID Number

AF.12761

catalog number

12761

accession number

53564

Object Name

shoes, pair of

Other Terms

shoes, pair of; Man; Army; Enlisted Man

Physical Description

leather (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 5 in x 4 in x 10 in; 12.7 cm x 10.16 cm x 25.4 cm

associated place

United States: District of Columbia, Washington

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military

Civil War

Military

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject