Name/Title
Vest, Blue and White EmbroideredEntry/Object ID
1995.8.1Description
Fitted vest with blue embroidery on light tan colored background. The embroidery is in long strips down front with cascading v shapes. There is additional blue material around the arm opening. Two small self-fabric pockets at front where slight gathering occurs through the mid-section. The vest measures 17" (w) x 21" (l).Collection
Permanent CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1945 - 1946Notes
Date: 1945 circa
Made: PhilipinesLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
VestNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsProvenance
Notes
Paper tag attached to vest says: "1945-46 - (Major) CH Janewtry(sp?). He went to the Philipines after the war to organize American Legion posts.
(Reverse side)
Brought back from Philipines by Matt's granpa in 40s - after occupation + rebuilding of the island.