Collections record Beta

Collection Record Detail

Object Name

Fabric

Object Number

2016-66-26

Description

Off-white bolt of cotton gauze folded on cardboard bolt. Mark printed on both ends of bolt: 'BEDFORD SCRIM." Mark on attached paper tag: "M203" / McCutcheon's / NEW YORK / image of spinning wheel / No. BEDFORD SCRIMMAGE / Size IVORY - 48" / Price 1.50 / with perforated detachable bottom piece: "No. / Size / Price'; back of tag: "53"

Provenance

Charles Lincoln Hussey (1870-1934) served in the Navy from 1892 to 1927, after attending the Naval Academy between 1888 and 1892. Born in Rochester, NH and died in Litchfield, CT. Awarded the Navy Cross for his command during WWI, in which he transported troops and supplies to European ports on board the U.S.S. Birmingham. Retired as a Rear Admiral, a position he attained sometime after 1920. Married Harriet Brownson, daughter of Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson, later Superintendent of the Naval Academy.