Civil War Auction

Union Massachusetts Colored Troop Officer Cloak

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Start price: $1,000

Estimated price: $2,500 - $5,000

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This a wonderful Union officer’s cloak or cape attributed to Major Martin Pilver who was the commanding officer of all Colored Infantry Regiments. It has Massachusetts state 5 button front. All buttons match and are marked “D. EVANS CO. ATTLEBORO”. It is named “M. Pulver” in ink on a sewn cloth tag at back of neck. Neck is layered with very soft black velvet and has eyelet and hook closure front of neck. The wool body and wool lining are very finely made. The condition is very good plus and show some wear and age. There is some light moth holes and tacks with two areas on middle back and back middle cuff. Please see pictures. One can imagine this Massachusetts officer of means spending his clothing allowance on high quality outerwear. This identified cloak is such a piece of Civil War history.