Collection Highlights
At the Battle of Palo Alto
Date:
1846
Object Number:
PR.068.24
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
Shoulder patches
Object Number:
INV.7462uu-vv
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue rayon patches; one is circular with a white star above an orange eagle at bottom; other is square with a white star above a winged tiger.
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of U.S. Air Force units.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
