Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7490
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped badge divided into two sections; bottom has three red silk and two silver metal lace stripes; top has silver metal sun and star against blue felt background.
Gallery Label:
This shoulder patch was worn by an American soldier serving in the China-India-Burma Theatre during World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
