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

Artillery enlisted man's frock coat. Single-breasted of dark blue wool trimmed with red piping.  Nine-button front, all unmarked general service eagle buttons. Left functional two-button cuff with one remaining general service eagle button. Right functional two-button cuff missing the lower eagle button. Sleeve, body, and pocket linings in place. Inside of coat is quarter lined with dark olive lining. Sleeves are lined in white and inside right sleeve is marked with the size and manufacturer: "1 / J.B. Boylan, Newark, N.J. / Contract Nov. 3d. 1864." A second size number "1" appears to the left of the manufacturer identification.  Skirts are full-length and unhemmed. Back of coat has center vent with two buttons at top of vent.

Light overall soil. Slight tarnish to some buttons. Approx. 1 in. of bottom edge of collar unstitched at front. Small separation at seam near back bottom of collar. Some overall mothing including at back skirts below the waist where two small holes have been repaired and backed.  A rare artillery service coat in overall good condition.