52119
- Title[Captain's epaulettes : British naval dress]
- Call numberR 810
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
1812-1901 - Type of material
- Reference code52119
- Physical DescriptionObjects - 2 gold bullion epaulettes with silver crown and anchor and gold button (crown and anchor) attachment with ribbon ties. Lined with blue velvet and leather. - Each 8.5 x 16cm., in original metal case 11 x 24.5 cm.
- Access Conditions
Access via appointment - General note
For information on uniforms see British naval dress / Dudley Jarrett. London : J.M. Dent, 1960, pp.57,65,95. 359.14/1A2 Pictures Section Mitchell Library
Letter from donor 18 Nov.1991 on Mitchell Library correspondence file states that it is believed [by the King family] that the epaulettes belonged to Philip Gidley King, third Governor of New South Wales.
The case contains a fragment of the Sydney Morning Herald 26 Mar. 1846. - Topic
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