Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Patches
Object Number:
INV.7465m-q
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 4 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: m: "2"
sewn: n: "8" (inside stop sign border)
sewn: o: "9" (inside star border)
sewn: p: "1" (inside pentagon border)
sewn: q: "2"
Description:
Rectangular olive silk patches embroidered with number 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.
