Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cap badge
Object Number:
1935.99y
Date:
1895-1898
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 5/8 in. ( 3.8 x 6.7 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: "20"; "H"
Description:
Brass badge; two crossed rifles with regiment number above and company letter below; screw on back for attachment to hat.
Gallery Label:
This badge was collected by the donor during her service as a nurse in the Spanish-American War. The badge was worn on a uniform cap of a soldier serving in the 20th U.S. Infantry.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anna P. Osmers
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
