Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7465xxxx
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: "20"; "DIV"
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patch; embroidered with white rayon skull and crossbones, flanked by number at top, and lettering at bottom.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
