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During World War II many materials were unavailable to the public because of government rationing. This blouse is an inovative example of a woman repurposing the silk escape maps that her husband used while flying combat in Europe.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-World War II Physical Description Women's long-sleeve button-front spread-collar blouse (shirt) constructed from World War II U.S. Army Air Forces silk fabric escape and evasion maps of western Europe; left breast patch pocket; four plastic buttons down front; single button sleeve cuffs. Dimensions Clothing: 63.5 x 40.6 x 1.3cm (25 x 16 x 1/2 in.)
 Materials Rayon
Plastic
Thread
 Inventory Number A20100238000 Credit Line Gift of Bernice A. Maxwell Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Open Access (CCO)
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