Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chevrons
Object Number:
INV.7472m-o
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 5 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 12.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three felt patches with varying numbers of chevrons at top; one is olive with three brown chevrons; one is brown with two chevrons; other is brown with three chevrons, and a curved stripe connected to bottom chevron; all have gold or brown thread torch in center of crossed flags.
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were worn by members of the U.S. Army Signal Corps on the upper sleeves of their jackets. Two chevrons indicate a corporal, and three denote a sergeant. The curved stripe on the other patch probably indicates a staff sergeant.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
