Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Fabric samples
Object Number:
INV.7431e-z
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Wool, cotton, oilcloth
Dimensions:
largest: 7 1/2 x 8 x 1/2 in. ( 19 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular samples of various types of fabrics, including oilcloth, alpaca wool, olive herringbone twill, black, navy, maroon, and olive-drab wool, and denim.
Gallery Label:
These samples illustrate the different types of fabrics used to make Navy shirts, jackets, trousers, and coats during World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of John H. Merscher
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
