Sand from Omaha Beach

Object/Artifact

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Bottled Sand from Omaha Beach: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Bottled Sand from Omaha Beach

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Sand from Omaha Beach

Entry/Object ID

1995.15.0003

Description

Clear glass bottle containing sand taken from Omaha Beach commemorating the 50th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 1944. Collected by Commander Yann Bertrac, F.N. from the F.S. VENTOSE on June 6, 1994.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

June 6, 1994

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

Collected by Commander Yann Bertrac, F.N. from the F.S. VENTOSE on June 6, 1994.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Souvenir

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

11-1/2 in

Depth

4 in

Material

Glass, Sand

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Very Good