Name/Title
HandkerchiefEntry/Object ID
2024.1016.30Description
Handkerchief owned by William J. Hynes.Context
Battleship Texas participated in various fleet maneuvers and exercises in the Atlantic Ocean (1919) and later Pacific Ocean from July 1919 through January 1924. Beginning in February 1923, maneuvers became known as Fleet Problems, which continued to 1939.
William Hynes was a veteran of World War I, who later joined the crew of Battleship Texas from December 31, 1922, to July 24, 1925. He joined the crew as a WT1c and left as a MM1c.Collection
Collection (William J. Hynes), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
HandkerchiefNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Assistive ObjectsNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects