[Army Artillery] Uniform Blouse and Belt

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], [Army Artillery] Uniform Blouse and Belt, c.1890-1900, Textile-1994-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
3.1 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection consists of a possible Army Artillery uniform blouse and belt. The blouse is navy blue wool blend with a black trim and black satin lining. The inside of the sleeves are made of a white cotton with purple stripes. On the outside of the sleeves there are purple with tow gold stripes at the bottom of the sleeves. Up the sides of the blouse are five inch slits that are decorated with black trim and seams with circular patterns at the corners. There are two more black trimmed stripes with black seams that extend up to almost the back of the collar. On the right side of the blouse are black plastic buttons and on the left side there are hooks. Label on the inside of the blouse reads "Carr, Mears, and Dawson, Inc. 145 Brandy Street Norfolk, Virginia." This label is stitched onto the interior pocket of the blouse. The condition of the blouse is fair. There are moth holes throughout entire blouse, one large tear on left side, most of the seams are unraveled, especially in collar, and one gold stripe is missing on left sleeve. The belt is made of a brown leather with a small brass buckle. The brass buckle is stitched on with a half circle like pattern with a straight line nearest to the buckle. Inside of the design is a stitched loop. On the other end of the belt, it has been embossed with the number "28." The condition of the belt is fair, some signs of wear and fading of the leather.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], [Army Artillery] Uniform Blouse and Belt, c.1890-1900, Textile-1994-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a possible Army Artillery uniform blouse and belt.

The blouse is navy blue wool blend with a black trim and black satin lining. The inside of the sleeves are made of a white cotton with purple stripes. On the outside of the sleeves there are purple with tow gold stripes at the bottom of the sleeves. Up the sides of the blouse are five inch slits that are decorated with black trim and seams with circular patterns at the corners. There are two more black trimmed stripes with black seams that extend up to almost the back of the collar. On the right side of the blouse are black plastic buttons and on the left side there are hooks. Label on the inside of the blouse reads "Carr, Mears, and Dawson, Inc. 145 Brandy Street Norfolk, Virginia." This label is stitched onto the interior pocket of the blouse. The condition of the blouse is fair. There are moth holes throughout entire blouse, one large tear on left side, most of the seams are unraveled, especially in collar, and one gold stripe is missing on left sleeve.

The belt is made of a brown leather with a small brass buckle. The brass buckle is stitched on with a half circle like pattern with a straight line nearest to the buckle. Inside of the design is a stitched loop. On the other end of the belt, it has been embossed with the number "28." The condition of the belt is fair, some signs of wear and fading of the leather.

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 1994.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the [Army Artillery] Uniform Blouse and Belt was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.