Jacket, Bomber
| Object Name: | Jacket, Bomber |
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| Category: | Main garment |
| Material: | Fabric, Cotton, Satine |
| Accession Number: | 2021.15.01 |
| Culture: | American Canadian |
| Earliest Production Date: | 1950-01-01 |
| Latest Production Date: | 1953-12-31 |
| Description: | Unattributed jungle green American bomber jacket purchased and embroidered by Canadian unit soldier with "23rd Transport Coy / RCASC / Korea"; With front metal zipper closure; With jersey waist band and cuffs; With cloth epaulettes sewn 'closed'; Proper left arm has three pocket and loop holder; With a zipper breast pocket on proper left; With side slash / slit pocket, one on either side of front; Reinforced wrist area; Inside is lined with bright emerald green satine |
| History of Use: | American items were purchased by Canadian soldiers at 'post exchange / px' stores. This jacket in particular was purchased and embroidered as a souvenir and most likely one of a number purchased and embellished. |
| Institution: |
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| Institution City: | Halifax |
| Institution Province: | Nova Scotia |