Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Patches
Object Number:
INV.7465h-l
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Square olive silk patches embroidered with animal inside circular border on front; two have buffalo; one has a cat against a blue background; two others have rooster against red background.
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.
