Military jacket

C. Webb

ca. 1862 · wool, silk, leather, metal · Costume Institute

The initials on the epaulettes of this naval jacket stand for Medical Service. The title was replaced in 1872 with M.D. (Medical Department). The length on the epaulettes distinguishes rank, in this case the 2.5-inch length indicates the rank of assistant surgeon. This style of coat was introduced in 1832 and retained its identical form and materials throughout the Civil War. It was worn by Leonard C. McPhail in about 1862.

Artist

C. Webb

Date

ca. 1862

Medium

wool, silk, leather, metal

Culture

British

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Tunis G. Bergen, 1925