Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patches
Object Number:
INV.7465xxxxxx-ddddddd
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 5 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 12.7 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: ddddddd: "P OF E"
Description:
Triangular patches; one is black felt embroidered with yellow rayon salamandar; one is brown with light blue lettering in center; other black with yellow cotton crosshairs; others enbroidered with multicolored sections.
Gallery Label:
The multicolored patches were worn by members of U.S. Army armored units.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
