Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chevrons
Object Number:
INV.7472f-h
Date:
1918-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 14 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three olive-drab felt patches with varying numbers of chevrons at top; two of the patches have two and three brown chevrons respectively; the other has three olive chevrons, and a curved stripe at bottom; all have a gold thread vertical propeller in center, flanked by wing on both sides.
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were worn by members of the U.S. Army Air Service, which was the precursor of the Air Force. Two chevrons indicate a corporal, and three denote a sergeant. The curved stripe on the other patch probably indicates a staff sergeant.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
