Collection Highlights
Interior of Durand's Studio at Maplewood, New Jersey
Date:
After 1878
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.1
Medium:
Albumen print
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Luce Center
Shoulder patches
Object Number:
INV.7475uu-vv
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 6 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; both have white rayon eagle at top, perched over a star; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; one has three chevrons; the other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the star between the stripe and the chevron.
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets. Three chevrons indicate a sergeant, and the curved stripe denotes a staff sergeant.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
