Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Capt. Granville F. Sparrow (1837-1907) of the 17th Maine wore this frock coat as part of his Civil War uniform. Sparrow enlisted as a Sargent, and rose in rank to Lieutenant in Co. A. He was promoted to Captain of Co. B. The shoulder bars are for the rank of Captain.
About This Item
- Title: Captain Granville F. Sparrow coat, ca. 1864
- Creation Date: circa 1864
- Subject Date: 1864
- Location: ME
- Media: Wool, cotton, brass
- Local Code: 1998.453.3
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- 17th Maine infantry (1861-1865)
- Maine infantry. 17th (1861-1865)
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Military uniforms
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army--Uniforms--History--19th century
- United States. Army. Maine infantry, 17th (1861-1865)
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Other Keywords
- 17th Maine infantry (1861-1865)
- color image
- Grenville Sparrow
- Military
- Museum object
- Red Diamond Regiment
- United States. Army
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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