Strap
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/8 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 28.3 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Leather strap fragment with brass scabbard hook at end; torn off from rest of belt.
Object Number:
INV.11673
Gallery Label:
This strap was part of a sword belt that probably belonged to a U.S. Army officer.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42616
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular olive-drab felt patches; all with brown rayon symbols in center.
Object Number:
INV.10332a-g
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of various U.S. Army units during or just after World War II. They were sewn to the left sleeve of the uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42577
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular patch; blue rayon lettering in center against brown felt background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2a
Marks:
sewn: center: "N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42574
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular patch; blue rayon eagle in center, grasping arrows in one talon and branch in other; above eagle are blue stars inside wavy blue border; eagle encircled by yellow border, inside of which is yellow lettering; patch has white felt background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2tt
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42573
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular patch; three-leaf yellow clover in center, flanked by red missiles on sides and top; against olive background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42572
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6 x 5.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue rayon shield with white cross in middle, surrounded by white border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2u
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42569
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular patch; yellow rayon eagle in center, grasping arrows in one talon and green branch in other; above eagle are blue stars inside wavy-line yellow border; eagle encircled by yellow border, inside of which is yellow lettering; all against white felt background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2aaa
Marks:
sewn: inside border: "UNITED STATES/ARMY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42567
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1880-1898
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Dome-shaped with italic lettering in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anna P. Osmers
Object Number:
1935.99oo
Marks:
stamped: front: "J"
Gallery Label:
This button was collected by the donor during her service as a nurse in the Spanish-American War. The button was worn on the uniform of a Spanish soldier.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
42556
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1880-1898
Medium:
Brass, tin
Dimensions:
largest: 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Two brass and two tin buttons; dome-shaped with horn in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anna P. Osmers
Object Number:
1935.99hh-kk
Marks:
stamped: feont of hh-jj: "1"; back: "T W & W/PARIS"
Gallery Label:
These buttons were collected by the donor during her service as a nurse in the Spanish-American War. The buttons were worn on the uniforms of Spanish troops.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
42555
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1880-1898
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Tin buttons; dome-shaped with castle in center; flanked by wreath and topped by crown.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anna P. Osmers
Object Number:
1935.99ll-nn
Marks:
stamped: back: "T W & W/PARIS"
Gallery Label:
These buttons were collected by the donor during her service as a nurse in the Spanish-American War. The buttons were worn on the uniforms of Spanish troops.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
42553
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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