Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Necktie
Object Number:
1946.173d
Date:
1941-1942
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 47 in. ( 0.6 x 8.3 x 119.4 cm )
Description:
Khaki-colored cotton necktie.
Gallery Label:
This necktie is part of a uniform that was probably worn by Staff Sergent Edward N. Wyant when he served in the Marine Corps during World War II. The Society also owns the other pieces to this uniform.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edward N. Wyant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
