This insignia was part of a collection of original art work commissioned for the Smithsonian Institution through the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.
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
AWARDS-Insignia
Sponsor
Works Progress Administration
Physical Description
Civil war Balloon Corp insignia; a free gas balloon depiced on dark blue masonite panel; letter text "BC" surmounts the balloon.
Dimensions
3-D: 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
Materials
Enamel
Masonite
Paper
Aluminum
Coating
Inventory Number
A19380040000
Credit Line
Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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