Collection Highlights
The True Issue or "That's What's the Matter"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.35
Medium:
Lithograph
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Civil Defense Volunteer Organization Uniform
Object Number:
1946.89a-c
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
see individual object records for dimensions
Description:
Medium blue wool women's New York Civil Defense Volunteer's uniform (see individual object records for complete descriptions).
Gallery Label:
This uniform was worn in New York City, 1942-1945, by a member of the Civilian Defense Volunteer Organization. After the sinking of thousands of tons of shipping near New York harbor and German radio's threat to target New York, Mayor La Guardia formed the Civil Defense. During the war more than 400,000 New Yorkers joined.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
