THIRTEEN BUTTONS ON TROUSERS--there is no relationship
between the 13 buttons on the trousers and the 13 original colonies.
Before 1894, the trousers had only seven buttons and in the early
1800's
they had 15 buttons. It wasn't until the broadfall front was
enlarged that the
13 buttons were added to the uniform and only then to add symmetry
of
design.
WHITE HAT--In 1852 a white cover was added to the soft visorless
blue hat. In 1866 a white sennet straw hat was authorized as
an additional
item. During the 1880's the white "sailors hat" appeared as a
low rolled
brim high-domed item made of wedge shaped pieces of canvas to
replace
the straw hat. The canvas was eventually replaced by cotton as
a cheaper
more comfortable material. Many complaints on the quality and
construction led to modifications ending in the currently used
white hat.
JUMPER FLAPS--the collar originated as a protective cover for the
jacket to protect it from the grease or powder normally worn
by seamen to
hold hair in place.
STRIPES AND STARS ON JUMPER UNIFORMS--on 18 January
1876, Rear Admiral Stephen B. Luce recommended a collar with
stars
and stripes as a substitute for the plain collar used on the
frocks of seamen.
Three stripes on the collar was proposed for all grades, with
the stripes on
the cuffs to indicated grade. One stripe for E-1, etc.
1898(?) | W1 0003 | Spanish American War? Harry Goldsborough?
Or could this be Jacob Goldsborough his father |
Face |
1898-99 | JG4 0088 | Harry Goldboro" written on top. Harry
is in a military uniform. I was told that he was in the Spanish American War, but he would have been about 20 yrs old and he looks much older in this photo. Can you tell anything about this uniform? |
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1890+ | M1 0001 | reads on the back: "Dear Mother, this is not a very good picture
of me, but I didn't have any other at present, but will send a better one,
when I can. Your loving son, Hans.
Made after 1876 because there are three stripes on the collar was proposed for all grades, with the stripes on the cuffs to indicated grade |
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1890+ | M1 0002 | reads on back: Your own loving boy Hans. | |
1890+ | M1 0003 | reads on back: Birthdate June 6 He was 6 foot tall & weight 170 Hans. Nelson This was taken in the virgin islands. He has been around the world several times. | |
1890+ | M2 0004 | Navy after 1880 because
during the 1880's the white "sailors hat" appeared as a low rolled brim high-domed item |
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1890+ | M2 0005 | Navy made at Ping Pong Studio, Boardwalk. (The rest of the information is covered with paper glued to the back -RR) | |
1890+ | M2 0006 | Navy | |
1890 | M2 | Told that this is "Yummy" Harold Jamison, a freind of Earl Murray. | |
1850+ | M3 0008 | ? | |
1850+ | M3 0009 | 2 Navy Men
Made after 1876 because there are three stripes on the collar was proposed for all grades, with the stripes on the cuffs to indicated grade |
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