"Uniforms of the United States Navy 1776-1898"

poster portfolio

SIGNS & POSTERS
U.S. Government Printing Office
USA, DC, Washington
1966
paper
overall: 20 1/2 x 17 x 1/8 in.

Portfolio of posters chronicling the uniforms worn by the United States Navy titled 'Uniforms of the United States Navy 1776-1898'; see 2004.10.3 for portfolio of uniforms from 1900-1967. Printed on front of portfolio 'UNIFORMS / OF THE / UNITED STATES NAVY / 1776-1898 / DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY * UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * [within Naval crest] / NAVAL HISTORY DIVISION / OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS / WASHINGTON, D.C. 20360 / 1966'. Printed on the reverse around original naval seal, 'BOARD OF ADMIRALTY SEAL / [Naval sigil] / This first "Navy" seal, adopted by the Continental Congress on 4 May 1780 is based on information found in the Rough Journals of the Continental Congress and other contemporary sources. This representation was prepared at the request of the Secretary of the Navy for President Kennedy.'; naval quotes below. Portfolio includes information booklet and 12 illustrated prints in full color. Overall: 20 1/2 x 17 x 1/8 in.

2004.10.2