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Gift of Jane Huntington Bacon Goodwin, 2001.65.7 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
GAR Patch
Gift of Jane Huntington Bacon Goodwin, 2001.65.7 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

GAR Patch

Mediumvelvet; thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4in. (8.3 × 7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Huntington Bacon Goodwin
DescriptionGAR (Grand Army of the Republic) patch. Black velvet backing with gold insignia and leaf motif. Octagon shape.
Object number2001.65.7
InscribedRecto, embroidered in gold thread: "GAR"
On View
Not on view
Gift of Jane Huntington Bacon Goodwin, 2001.65.6 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
William Henry Huntington
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