Sold for:
$2,706
$2,706
Dress Epaulettes of General Benjamin F. Butler, c. mid/late 19th century, gold epaulettes with gold bullion fringe, gilded eagle A buttons and single embroidered stars, brass hardware on bottom marked HORSTMANN & CO/NEW YORK , with red morocco leather and velvet, japanned tin case contains multiple sets of brass mounting hardware and two additional sets of embroidered stars. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College. Note: According to a paper label inside the box, these were donated by Adelbert Ames.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-03
