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Zoave Jacket And Vest
History & Notes: This jacket and vest were worn by Isaac Opie during his time in military service throughout the United States' Civil War.
Description: Jacket and vest of the Zoave type in blue wool, off-white cotton, red wool, and red braid. Jacket is long sleeved and has no closure. Vest has wool front and is trimmed in red braid around collar, hem and welt pockets. Cotton backing on vest with two glass buttons at shoulder and three glass buttons on same side.
Object Number: 1930.003.0001
Object: uniform, military --jacket
Category: Military Uniforms
Circa: 1860
Materials: wool, cotton, textile
Description: Jacket and vest of the Zoave type in blue wool, off-white cotton, red wool, and red braid. Jacket is long sleeved and has no closure. Vest has wool front and is trimmed in red braid around collar, hem and welt pockets. Cotton backing on vest with two glass buttons at shoulder and three glass buttons on same side.
Object Number: 1930.003.0001
Object: uniform, military --jacket
Category: Military Uniforms
Circa: 1860
Materials: wool, cotton, textile