Collection Highlights
Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
Date:
1950
Object Number:
1956.7
Medium:
Oil on paper laid on board
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Luce Center
Shoulder patches
Object Number:
INV.7466uu-ww
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
One blue and one brown rectangular felt patch; both embroidered with cotton pentagon; other patch is white felt in the shape of a pentagon, with five purple cotton triangles inside.
Gallery Label:
WWII era 5th Army Corps shoulder patches.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
