American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[CIVIL WAR]. Late-war 12th New York Militia kepi, manufactured by J.H. McKenney & Co., New York.

[CIVIL WAR]. Late-war 12th New York Militia kepi, manufactured by J.H. McKenney & Co., New York.

Visor to crown 2 1/8 in. blue wool felt kepi with black wool felt hatband and braided gold fabric piping, tarred leather brim, 14 mm brass New York State chinstrap buttons with Scovill backmarks, embossed leather sweatband, dark brown cotton lining, pasteboard and leather crown stiffener (minor mothing, light soil, expected wear to interior); height 3/4 in. die-struck brass numbers "12." Manufacturer label embossed to interior crown: "J.H. McKenney & Co. / Military Goods / 141 / Grand St. / New-York."

A militia kepi, likely for the 12th New York State Militia, either late or post-war. Another example is illustrated in Echoes of Glory, p. 151.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Late-war 12th New York Militia kepi, manufactured by J.H. McKenney & Co., New York.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[CIVIL WAR]. Late-war 12th New York Militia kepi, manufactured by J.H. McKenney & Co., New York.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Late-war 12th New York Militia kepi, manufactured by J.H. McKenney & Co., New York.