White and Blue Terrycloth Towel (U.S.)

Object/Artifact

Broomfield History Collections

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

1988.9.29

Description

This is a white terrycloth towel with a blue stripe through the middle. At the center is a medical symbol (the caduceus) with the letters "U.S" on either side. This could be a military towel for a medical unit. The towel measures 18" (w) x 36" (l).

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1940 - 1950

Notes

Date: 1945 circa

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Towel

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Hygiene Objects

Nomenclature Class

Toilet Articles

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Parts

Count

Material

Cotton