Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jumper
Object Number:
1946.42a
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 19 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 49.5 x 64.8 cm )
Marks:
stenciled: on back, beneath collar: "H.M.H."
stenciled: inside, right side bottom hem: "HOLLOWAY H. M."
Description:
White cotton duck Navy jumper; V-neck with sailor's collar over the shoulders; closed sleeves (no cuffs), yeoman's shoulder patch on left sleeve, with an eagle over crossed quills, 3 chevron stripes; left breast pocket.
Gallery Label:
This jumper is part of a uniform worn by H. Maxson Holloway juring World War II, while he served as a yeoman in the U.S. Navy.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
