Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Generator flashlight
Object Number:
1941.337
Date:
1914-1919
Medium:
Steel, glass, aluminum
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 12.1 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on handle under body: "14618/Swiss Made"
inscribed: on front end: "PAT. PENDING"
Description:
Oblong handheld flashlight with concave glass lense, brass finger grip which activates a motor inside, hook on opposite end.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this flashlight belonged to the donor's son, Malcolm Forbes and was a souvenir of World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
