Civil Defense Air Raid Warden's Armband
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mrs. Warren L. Hall
American, 1915 - 1985
Date1942-1945
Mediumcotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width): 16 3/4 × 3 3/8in. (42.5 × 8.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of The Fairfield Museum and History Center
DescriptionCotton armband with "ARP New Britain" insignia located in center, in red, white, and blue. It was worn by Mrs. Warren L. Hall in 1942-1945. She was a Civil Defense air raid warden for the City of New Britain, Conn. from 1942-1945. She patrolled Vine Street during air raid drills on her bicycle with a flashlight.
Object number2016.89.1
InscribedPrinted in red and blue ink: [red triangle within a blue circle] "ARP" on top of logoPrinted in blue ink: "NEW BRITAIN"
On View
Not on view
1939-1945
1939-1945
1943-1945
