Collection Highlights
Beschryvinge van Nieuvv-Nederlant
Date:
1656
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1656.D
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Shoulder patches
Object Number:
INV.7468uuu-zzzzzzzz
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon, wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 4 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 12.1 x 9.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon patches in various shapes and colors; all with embroidered designs; some with animals, others with geometric shapes, arrows, swords, crosses, and plants.
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by various branches of the U.S. Army and Navy, on the upper sleeves of their uniform jackets.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
