Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
Date:
ca. 1825
Object Number:
1920.5
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
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Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7430d
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped rayon patch; in center is orange head of American Indian against blue background; patch edged with orange.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by members of the 98th U.S. Army Division during World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of Augustus Kupka
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
