Collection Highlights
Front View of St. Peter's Church with the intended steeple
Date:
1785
Object Number:
PR.McComb.4.70
Medium:
Paper
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Patches
Object Number:
INV.2281ab
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 11.4 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: front of patches: "SOUTH ALBERTA REGT./CANADA"
Description:
Rectangular, curved black felt patches with gold thread lettering sewn at front; and layer of white canvas to back.
Gallery Label:
These patches were sewn to the sleeves of a uniform jacket that was worn by a Canadian soldier, probably during World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herman Schireinert
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
