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Navy Jumper

Object Details

Description
Jumpers like this one were worn by enlisted men in the U.S. Navy. This particular jumper belonged to Charles Gillette Pratt, who enlisted on August, 29, 1864 and served aboard the U.S.S. Rhode Island. The U.S.S. Rhode Island had performed many and varied military activities during its tenure in the war. One activity of note was its participation in the Union siege of Fort Fisher in North Carolina on January 15, 1865. The successful land and water attack strangled supply lines to Lee’s army and dealt a crushing blow to Confederate efforts.
Data Source
National Museum of American History
user
Pratt, Charles Gillette
associated dates
1864-08-29 through 1865-06-03
Physical Description
wool (overall material)
pearl (overall material)
cotton (overall material)
blue (overall color)
white (overall color)
Measurements
average spatial: 30 1/2 in x 24 1/2 in; 77.47 cm x 62.23 cm
Object Name
jumper
Other Terms
jumper; Uniform; Navy; Enlisted

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  • Civil War 150:Navies
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