WWII U.S. Army Jeep Cloth Doors

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

WWII U.S. Army Jeep Cloth Doors

Entry/Object ID

NU 2024.131.1-2

Description

Two large gray heavyweight fabric panels in an unusual shape with grommets and clear plastic "window."

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

[email protected]

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Date made

circa 1939 - circa 1945

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom area of left panel

Transcription

USQMC FORD MOTOR CO 44 GTB - 1720040 - B

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom area of right panel

Transcription

USQMC FORD MOTOR CO 44 GTB - 1720041 - B

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Door, Vehicle

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Component, Vehicle

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Land Transportation Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Land Transportation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Width

48 in

Length

53 in

Dimension Notes

Measurement of one panel, same for both panels

Material

Fabric, Plastic

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Events

Event

World War II