Name/Title
Newton's HammockEntry/Object ID
2025.1030.1Description
Hammock owned by Thomas Newton during World War II while a crewmember of Battleship Texas. There is one patch in the center of the canvas. The hammock was donated by Newton's surviving son Alexander Newton.Context
Thomas A. Newton was a RM1c on Rear Admiral Carleton F. Bryant’s staff throughout World War II. He served on Texas from December 23, 1943, to September 22, 1944.Collection
Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
HammockNomenclature Sub-Class
Sleeping & Reclining FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: Furnishings
