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Preserving and Sharing Rhode Island Military History to Inpire and Educate the Public.

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Before and After: H.V. Allen’s Kentish Guard uniform jacket

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Here are some before and after images of Varnum Continental’s founding member H.V. Allen’s Kentish Guard uniform jacket from 1900. This job required painters tape, a special vacuum, gentle handwashing in Woolite, and about 5 hours of time. Now the jacket is clean and brighter.

Despite the moth damage, it should display nicely at the Varnum Memorial Armory Museum. Next step is to order an appropriate dress form. Thank you, Brendan Synnamon, for advice on how to do it right.

Here’s the uniform jacket on display:

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The Varnum Continentals are committed to the preservation of the historic heritage of our community, our state, and our nation. Please take a virtual tour of our museums to learn more about our mission to encourage patriotism. You can participate with us through active membership and/or philanthropic support in our non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Museum tours are welcomed and our facilities may be rented for suitable events.

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The Varnum Continentals are committed to encourage patriotism through the Varnum Armory Museum, the Continental Militia, and the James Mitchell Varnum House and thus to preserve, support, and communicate the military history of our community, our state, and our nation.

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