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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