Uniforms
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
William Charles Breining
(American, 1898 - 1967)
Dateabout 1920
DimensionsBodice (overall length x width): 31 1/4 × 23 3/4in. (79.4 × 60.3cm)
Other (length of sleeve): 26 1/4in. (66.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gail Tinto
Object number2013.79.3
DescriptionWhite shirt marked "VOITURE No. 370/ FORTY & EIGHT" on back. Between the text is a patch for the American Legion. Long sleeve shirt with button closure at wrist. Six buttons down front. Two lapel pockets with button closure. Left pocket has a pin attached with a skull decoration and "370" written on the forehead of skull. Shirt belonged to the donor's grandfather, William C. Breining. The "Forty & Eight" Society, part of the American Legion was established in 1920.
Notes[Material belonging to donor's grandfather William C. Breining: 1. Commemorative Tercentenary covers - Bloomfield
2. Overseas cap, marked for 40/8 organization of American Legion
3. White shirt marked "Voiture No. 370/Forty & Eight
4. Black smock with skull and crossbones symbol of Forty & Eight organization
"Forty & Eight society, part of American Legion was established in 1920. Costume probably dates to the 1920s.]
"The Forty & Eight was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France [who fought in WWI]. Originally an arm of The American Legion, the Forty & Eight became an independent and separately incorporated veteran's organization in 1960."
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