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Catalog Number |
975.C211B |
Object Name |
Pants |
Year Range from |
1899 |
Year Range to |
1905 |
Features |
Blue pants that match the Red Coat of Lieutenant Cox's Red Coat Uniform - made of wool flannel navy blue material with red felt stripes going down outer sides of legs 5 buttoned front fly - two slit pockets at sides - 2 buttons at centre back for suspenders -at back is an adjustable size strap and buckle -the inside top band and pants seat is a patterened cotton lining - the side pockets are of a corded cotton material -there is an inside button holding inner band -the button is silver with the words "Best Ring Edge" around the circumference -the back of pants slope up to the centre |
Object Story |
These pants were made for the 47th Frontenac Regiment sometime before 1899 by an unknown company however the buttons on the pants were made in Montreal at John Martin & Co. These pants were worn by Robert Cox during his time in the 47th Frontenac Regiment. Robert Cox was born to Lucy and Edward Cox in Ireland around 1849 before moving to Enterprise, Ontario around the same time. He stayed in Enterprise where he became a store keeper and fixed watches for the community. In 1881 Robert married Alice French after which they had three kids. During his life, Robert was known for being a military enthusiast, joining the 47th Frontenac Regiment passed through all the commissions offered between 1899 and 1905 earning himself the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During this time he fought in the South African War (1889-1902) where he wore this uniform. Robert was also a mason of a Victoria Lodge where he was a worshipful master in 1886, 1887 and 1895. Robert passed away in 1913 at the age of 64. Alice, his wife, passed away 16 years later in 1931 at the age of 71. The two are buried together in Centreville United Church Cemetery. |
People |
Cox, Alice Cox, Col. Robert Cox, Edward, 1791- Cox, Robert, 1850- Cox, Robert, active 1905 |
Subjects |
1890's 1900's Clothing & dress Costumes Masonic organizations Military Military officers Military personnel Military uniforms |
Search Terms |
1890s 1900s 47th Frontenac Regiment Centreville Centreville United Church Enterprise Frontenac Regiment Frontenac Regiment, 1866-1936 Ireland Napanee Victoria Lodge No.299 |