Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A trained physician, Dr. Jotham Donnell (1814-1889) of Houlton served as the 15th Maine Regiment’s surgeon during the Civil War. He enlisted in the Union Army at the age of 47. Dr. Donnell’s double-breasted frock and epaulets include buttons embossed with a bald eagle design. This frock’s cuffs and collar are lined in velvet, a sign it was privately purchased. Purchasing uniform components was a wide spread practice, especially among officers, as long as the items met U.S. Army regulations.
About This Item
- Title: Dr. Jotham Donnell's Civil War frock coat, ca. 1862
- Creation Date: circa 1862
- Subject Date: circa 1862
- Location: Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: wool, cotton, silk, brass
- Local Code: 2013.061.001
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- 15th Maine infantry (1861-1865)
- Maine infantry. 15th (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, 15th (1861-1865)
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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More to Consider
Item 110409
Dr. Jotham Donnell, Augusta, ca. 1862
Item 110410
Dr. Donnell's receipt for privately purchased uniform, Cambridge, 1862
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