Collection Highlights
Journael Gehouden opt’ schip den gulden Bever en tschip den gulden Otter van de Manathans naer Patria Ende Wedrom naer de Manathans (Journal kept aboard the Ship the Golden Beaver and the Ship the Golden Otter from the Manhattans to Patria and the return)
Date:
October 1660- June 1663
Object Number:
MSS.Ships.Journals.1600
Medium:
Ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chevrons
Object Number:
INV.7472e
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 14.3 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Olive-drab felt patch with three brown chevrons at top; in center is a gold thread eagle perched atop a wheel, which is surmounted by a crossed key and sword; at bottom of patch a brown stripe.
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were worn by a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Quartermaster General's Department, on the upper sleeve of his uniform jacket.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
