Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patches
Object Number:
INV.7462p-ll
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 3 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 9.5 x 9.8 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
stitched: p: "2"
stitched: q: "1"
stitched: r: "22"
stitched: s: "4"
stitched: t: "6"
stitched: u: "3"
stitched: v: "20"
stitched: w: "16"
stitched: x: "13"
stitched: y: "12"
stitched: z: "11"
stitched: aa: "14"
stitched: bb: "10"
stitched: c
Description:
Triangular rayon patches; divided into red, yellow, and blue sections; with black tank as seen from a side view in center, crossed by a red lighning bolt; black division number at top in yellow section.
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of U.S. Army Armored Divisions, on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
