Collection Highlights
Lady Arthur Paget (Minne Stevens) dressed for the Delmonico ball, 1875
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.223.1.4.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chevrons
Object Number:
INV.7472ab
Date:
1918-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 13.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Two olive-drab felt patches with varying numbers of drab chevrons at bottom; one has two chevrons, and the other has three with a curved stripe at top of patch; both have in center a gold thread tank.
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were probably worn by members of an American armoured unit, on the upper sleeves of their uniform jackets. Two chevrons indicate a corporal, and three a sergeant.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
