Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
Date:
1740-1770
Object Number:
1890.3
Medium:
Wool, linen
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Luce Center
Life preserver
Object Number:
1957.255
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Foam or plastic, textile, canvas, rope, paint, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 29 in. ( 8.3 x 73.7 cm )
Marks:
painted: in gold: "Bat Cru Aant"
Description:
Circular life preserver with foam or plastic core painted white with gilt lettering; painted rope fits through straps along outer edge.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this life preserver is from the U.S.S. Wisconsin, a battleship in the cruiser force, Atlantic Fleet. The donor was the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Wisconsin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Capt. John O. Miner, U.S.N.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
