Man's Uniform Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Rocco T. Capobianco
American, 1924 - 1987
Date1943-1945
Mediumcotton, plastic
DimensionsShirt (center back x shoulder span): 30 1/2 × 17in. (77.5 × 43.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gloria A. Capobianco
DescriptionRocco Thomas Capobianco's WWII Army Air Corps uniform shirt constructed of medium weight khaki cotton with two breast pockets and long sleeves.
The front closure button holes are reinforced a 1 1/4" wide khaki cotton decorative facing along the front of the shirt and above the cuffs. The pocket flaps are beveled in the traditional army style and are closed with a single button. The front is closed with seven brown plastic buttons and the cuffs are closed with a single button. It has a two-piece 'band' collar, which consists of a 1" wide band which is sewn around the top opening onto which the collar proper is sewn. There is an Air Corps patch on the proper left sleeve and a circular blue backed patch with a yellow bomb shape embroidered at the center. Each sleeve has an Army chevron affixed.
The front closure button holes are reinforced a 1 1/4" wide khaki cotton decorative facing along the front of the shirt and above the cuffs. The pocket flaps are beveled in the traditional army style and are closed with a single button. The front is closed with seven brown plastic buttons and the cuffs are closed with a single button. It has a two-piece 'band' collar, which consists of a 1" wide band which is sewn around the top opening onto which the collar proper is sewn. There is an Air Corps patch on the proper left sleeve and a circular blue backed patch with a yellow bomb shape embroidered at the center. Each sleeve has an Army chevron affixed.
Object number2022.52.9
MarkingsEmbroidered tag, interior center back: "Regulation / Uniform / Shirt / Form Fit / by Town Club"On View
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