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Metadata
Accession number |
1988.150 |
Object Identification Number |
1988.150.012 |
Object Name |
Wallet |
Donor |
Jorgensen, Martha |
Description |
A leatherette document case or wallet. The black leather document case is rectangular in shape and vertical in orientation. The case is tri-folded. The front center area toward the top has a faded image of an eagle with print below. The print reads MY / HONORABLE / DISCHARGE / FROM THE / (illegible print) ARMY." When opening the front cover, a metal snap hole on the back viewer's left center of the cover is seen. The snap hole corresponds to the snap button seen on the interior panel near the center viewer's right. The snap allows the document case to stay closed. The interior of the object is tan and has a slightly rougher texture than the exterior. |
Dimensions |
W-4 L-9.24 inches |
Place Of Origin |
USA |
Owned By |
Jorgensen, George |
Used By |
Jorgensen, George |
Material |
Leather/metal |
Associated People |
Jorgensen, George Jorgensen, Martha |
Search Terms |
Honorable United States Army Discharge Jorgensen, George Jorgensen, Martha Army military USA military papers |
Provenance |
The leatherette document case held the United States Army honorable discharge papers that belonged to the donor's husband, George Jorgensen. There is no further information available pertaining to George or the time he served in the Army. |
Images |
160\1988150012.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1988 |