Amazing that this incredible object has survived and how wonderful it's preserved in the Museum's collection! Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to seeing more treasures!!
Those patches on the back are grenadier symbols, crossed axes are traditionally of a pioneer unit, and the fighting 69th are a NYC army unit. I wonder if they had a pioneer unit.
Oh, wow, that is wonderful information, Trevor. Thank you very much for sharing these excellent tips for research--especially happy to know about the grenadier symbols and that the 69th was an NYC Army unit. Much appreciated!
I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying the videos--it is certainly fun for me to share these artifacts and what we've been learning about them! Thanks so much for viewing.
During the Napoleonic Wars, especially members of the Imperial Guard Regiment, were some of the tallest men; generally over 6 feet tall. My hypothesis is that the tailcoat is meant to parody the fact that he was small vs. their tall. As someone else mentioned, the crossed axes represents the French Sappers and the blue flaming orb is a grenade, which has been a symbol of the French Army since the early 1800s. The tailcoat is loosely copied from the Imperial Guard which had both symbols on their uniforms. The 69 buttons I am not sure about. They definitely look French made, if there is any makers marks on the back that should help to know if they are imports or American made. From the late 1840s through 1872, the US militias/NG copied French uniforms as Napoleon III's Empire was one of the most powerful nations.
Fascinating! Thank you! I had the remarkable opportunity to work on the Age of Napoleon costume exhibition at the Met back in 1990 and it was quite apparent that people where of a stature similar to today. I don't recall a deep dive into symbolism on the uniforms (there weren't many in the exhibition) so this information is enlightening! Many thanks!
Thanks for sharing your hypothesis, Daniel. It's exciting to consider the possible "meanings" of this wonderful little jacket and I appreciate your insights.
This is absolutely amazing! I was in CT last week but the museum was closed. I hope to come back and visit soon! I've been fascinated with Barnums history for awhile now. And learned so much from your videos! Keep it up!
What a wonderful comment! TY! The Museum will have construction on the exterior starting in a couple months, so these youtube videos are the best way to stay connected! So glad you're enjoying them!
@@kathleenmary1000 I live my life with this P.T. Barnum quote 'The noblest art is that of making others happy'. Can't wait to see the museum in person!
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Thanks Adrienne. Well done!
Thanks, Bruce--glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
Thankyou for sharing this ,wonderful.to see.
Happy that you enjoyed seeing the jacket--it's just such a treasure and I'm pleased that more people are getting to see it now!
Amazing that this incredible object has survived and how wonderful it's preserved in the Museum's collection! Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to seeing more treasures!!
Those patches on the back are grenadier symbols, crossed axes are traditionally of a pioneer unit, and the fighting 69th are a NYC army unit. I wonder if they had a pioneer unit.
I was about say the very same thing. This is common military traditional symbols and would be fitting of General Thomas Thumd
@@gregoryshorts700 The grenades were popular enough that they became a popular coat tail ornament, even for Infantry units
Oh, wow, that is wonderful information, Trevor. Thank you very much for sharing these excellent tips for research--especially happy to know about the grenadier symbols and that the 69th was an NYC Army unit. Much appreciated!
I'm a recent subscriber and I have found myself really enjoying these videos. Thank you so much for sharing these treasures.
I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying the videos--it is certainly fun for me to share these artifacts and what we've been learning about them! Thanks so much for viewing.
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During the Napoleonic Wars, especially members of the Imperial Guard Regiment, were some of the tallest men; generally over 6 feet tall. My hypothesis is that the tailcoat is meant to parody the fact that he was small vs. their tall.
As someone else mentioned, the crossed axes represents the French Sappers and the blue flaming orb is a grenade, which has been a symbol of the French Army since the early 1800s. The tailcoat is loosely copied from the Imperial Guard which had both symbols on their uniforms.
The 69 buttons I am not sure about. They definitely look French made, if there is any makers marks on the back that should help to know if they are imports or American made. From the late 1840s through 1872, the US militias/NG copied French uniforms as Napoleon III's Empire was one of the most powerful nations.
Fascinating! Thank you! I had the remarkable opportunity to work on the Age of Napoleon costume exhibition at the Met back in 1990 and it was quite apparent that people where of a stature similar to today. I don't recall a deep dive into symbolism on the uniforms (there weren't many in the exhibition) so this information is enlightening! Many thanks!
Thanks for sharing your hypothesis, Daniel. It's exciting to consider the possible "meanings" of this wonderful little jacket and I appreciate your insights.
This is absolutely amazing! I was in CT last week but the museum was closed. I hope to come back and visit soon! I've been fascinated with Barnums history for awhile now. And learned so much from your videos! Keep it up!
What a wonderful comment! TY! The Museum will have construction on the exterior starting in a couple months, so these youtube videos are the best way to stay connected! So glad you're enjoying them!
@@kathleenmary1000 I live my life with this P.T. Barnum quote 'The noblest art is that of making others happy'. Can't wait to see the museum in person!