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Jacket, Military

Object Name:
Jacket, Military
Object ID:
2005.048.01
Date:
1943-1945
Description:
Uniform jacket, U.S. Navy, World War II. Worn by Lt. Robert Irving Blair (1908-2005) of Newport, NH. Black wool. Six gold buttons with Navy eagle. One silver star and two gold lieutenant's stripes on each sleeve. Black lining with embroidered label on right side: "REGULATION U.S. NAVY UNIFORM" with eagle and shield. White lining in sleeves.
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
W-20 L-32 inches
Provenance:
Part of collection of World War II material owned by Lt. Robert Irving Blair (1908-2005) of Newport, NH. Donated by his daughter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah Brown
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