Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7468aa
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: "B/H" (Black Hawk squadron)
Description:
Red rayon shield embroidered with black eagle; eagle has red shield with black lettering on its breast.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter unit.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
