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Superlative Tailor-Made Uniform Grouping Belonging to an Heroic Vermont Officer. These two remarkable condition frock coats,... (Total: 4 Items)
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Truly a wonderful and historic set.
Superlative Tailor-Made Uniform Grouping Belonging to an Heroic Vermont Officer. These two remarkable condition frock coats, vest and trousers were worn by Captain, later Major, Edwin Dillingham of Co. B, 10th Vermont Vol. Infantry. Dillingham's line grade frock coat is made of fine dark blue wool broadcloth and has its original, magnificent pair of large, triple bordered captain of infantry shoulder straps still in place. The medium blue velvet centers show only modest wear and the pair displays the finest craftsmanship. Many insignia collectors consider these to be the finest set of their type known. All nine original eagle "I" buttons remain on the front as do four at the tails and three smaller ones at each cuff. The stand up collar is lined in velvet and the interior is lined in deep green polished cotton, heavily quilted. Condition is as new. Dillingham's double breasted field grade frock coat is similarly impressive. The original pair of tie-on, Smith Patent shoulder straps is still fastened securely at the shoulders. The straps have a stamped brass, false embroidered triple border with false embroidered yellow oak leaves on a sky-blue velvet field. The front of the coat retains both rows of seven eagle "I" buttons as well as four at the tails and three at each functional cuff. A smattering of moth damage is found along the buttonholes on one side of the chest but is invisible when the coat is buttoned. The deep green lining is quilted in the usual manner. One of the most eye-catching elements of this historic group is Dillingham's vest, which closes by means of 18 small brass ball buttons, all of which remain. As is typical, the dark blue broadcloth vest has two waist pockets and one at the breast, and the green polished cotton back is belted. The dark blue trousers feature a medium blue welt down the outer seam as per regulations for officers of infantry. The cuffs are reinforced with muslin and the entire garment shows expert tailoring. The high-rise back is belted at the vent and the small closure buckle bears the patent date "1862." Pockets, closed by small cloth covered buttons, are at each hip along with a watch pocket set into the waistband. In the interior, the watch pocket material is inscribed "E. Dillingham/31 ¾ /July 12. 64." Dillingham began his military career in August, 1862 when he enlisted as a Captain. Barely three months later he was captured at Orange Grove, Va., and was paroled in March, 1864. Returning to his regiment, he was promoted Major in June and fought with the 10th Vermont at the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Totopotomy, Cold Harbor, Weldon Railroad and Monocacy. While gallantly leading the regiment at the Battle of Winchester on September 19, 1864 his leg was taken off by an artillery projectile and he died on the field soon after. An original copy of the regimental history accompanies this material.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
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