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Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7431c
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 in. ( 0.3 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
stitched: "SEABEES"
Description:
Circular rayon patch; embroidered with bumblebee against navy background, with white edging.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Navy Seabees on the left sleeve of his jacket during World War II. The Seabees were the Navy's construction corps.
Credit Line:
Gift of John H. Merscher
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
