United States Navy Formal Dress Uniform
MakerMade by
Thorngate Uniforms Inc.
founded 1979
Date1986-2001
MediumWool, polyester, cotton, plastic, elastic, brass, leather
DimensionsComponent ((a) Jacket length x width): 23 × 18 1/2in. (58.4 × 47cm)
Component ((b) Pants length x circumference): 30 × 44in. (76.2 × 111.8cm)
Component ((c) Belt length x width x height): 44 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 1/4in. (112.4 × 3.2 × 0.6cm)
Component ((b) Pants length x circumference): 30 × 44in. (76.2 × 111.8cm)
Component ((c) Belt length x width x height): 44 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 1/4in. (112.4 × 3.2 × 0.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Matthew Woods
DescriptionOfficial United States Navy formal dress/dinner uniform worn by Matthew Woods. Uniform consists of a (a) blue jacket, (b) blue pants, and (c) black belt. This uniform would be worn on special occasions. It is the equivalent of a tuxedo and would be worn during winter.
(a) The jacket is a blue wool blend, semi-peaked blazer with narrow lapels, and the back tapered to a point. There are three 35‑line, Navy eagle, buttons down each side of the front, with a front closure held in by black plastic buttons placed inside each front-facing secured with a yellow elastic closure. The proper right and left cuffs feature two gold stripes and a gold star. There is a leather band affixed to the interior lower hemline. The jacket has an interior breast pocket on the proper right side front-facing. There is a, “Thorngate Uniforms, Inc.” label on the interior right front-facing.
(b) The pants are size 44 Regular. They are constructed of blue wool blend and have fore and aft creases, belt loops, and a zippered fly front closure. There are four pockets, two side pockets, and two back pockets. There is a “Patriot” brand label on the interior rear of the pants. The interior waistband is embroidered with the word, “Patriot” and a firearm, the pattern repeats.
(c) The belt is constructed of black cotton with a brass clip, and a brass tab on belt tip. The gold belt clip indicates the wearer is an officer.
(a) The jacket is a blue wool blend, semi-peaked blazer with narrow lapels, and the back tapered to a point. There are three 35‑line, Navy eagle, buttons down each side of the front, with a front closure held in by black plastic buttons placed inside each front-facing secured with a yellow elastic closure. The proper right and left cuffs feature two gold stripes and a gold star. There is a leather band affixed to the interior lower hemline. The jacket has an interior breast pocket on the proper right side front-facing. There is a, “Thorngate Uniforms, Inc.” label on the interior right front-facing.
(b) The pants are size 44 Regular. They are constructed of blue wool blend and have fore and aft creases, belt loops, and a zippered fly front closure. There are four pockets, two side pockets, and two back pockets. There is a “Patriot” brand label on the interior rear of the pants. The interior waistband is embroidered with the word, “Patriot” and a firearm, the pattern repeats.
(c) The belt is constructed of black cotton with a brass clip, and a brass tab on belt tip. The gold belt clip indicates the wearer is an officer.
Object number2019.36.8a-c
Markings(a) "Patriot®" interior label(c) "VANGUARD" back of belt clip
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