Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Patches
Object Number:
INV.7465a-g
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 4 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 11.1 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: a: "A" (1st Army)
sewn: b: "A" (1st Army; has orange/white/black bullseye in center)
sewn: c: "A" (1st Army)
sewn: d: "A" (1st Army; has orange castle; Corps of Engineers)
sewn: e: "A" (1st Army; has orange pelican; Armored Corps)
sewn: f: "B"
Description:
Rectangular olive silk patches embroidered with black thread letter on front.
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by various branches of the U.S. Army on their jacket sleeves.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
