Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.3437
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Wool, metal, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.7 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular blue felt patch with gold metal wings above silver metal star in center; in middle of star is red silk circle.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn on the uniform jacket of Major Lynn D. Poole, who served in the 7th Air Force as a member of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps during World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lynn D. Poole
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
