Collection Highlights
Civil Defense Volunteer Organization Uniform
Date:
1942-1945
Object Number:
1946.89a-c
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
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Patch
Object Number:
INV.7465hhh
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular olive silk patch; embroidered with white cotton cross against blue shield background that has white edging.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
