Collection Highlights
Ye book of copperheads
Date:
1863
Object Number:
LIB.XS.E647.L52.1863
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Patch
Object Number:
INV.7472tt
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 9.5 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular olive felt patch with rounded top and bottom; in center is gold thread wheel flanked on both sides with wing, with wreath at bottom.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps on the upper sleeves of his uniform jacket.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
