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Object Name
Men's Trousers
Object Number
2016-66-23
Description
Off-white linen men's US Navy trousers. Five button fly front with metal closure. Two pockets at waist front. Six suspender buttons at waist. Mark on left inside waist: "CL Hussey U.S.N." Mark on right inside waist: "CL Hussey / H2150" and "HUSSEY"
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.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
1892-1927
Dimensions
Length: 42.5"; Width: 37"
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