Captain Grenville F. Sparrow coat, ca. 1864
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 4269
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Capt. Grenville F. Sparrow (1837-1907) wore this coat as part of his uniform in the Civil War.
He rose from sergeant to lieutenant to captain of Co. A, 17th Maine volunteers. The shoulder bars are those of a captain.
Other Information
- Title: Captain Grenville F. Sparrow coat, ca. 1864
- Creation Date: circa 1864
- Subject Date: 1864
- State: ME
- Media: Wool, cotton, brass
- Local Code: 1998.453.3
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Maine infantry. 17th (1861-1865)
United States. Army. Maine infantry, 17th (1861-1865)
Military uniforms
17th Maine infantry (1861-1865)
Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army--Uniforms--History--19th century
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17th Maine infantry (1861-1865)
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Red Diamond Regiment
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