Footlocker
Object number2008.75.6
Date1943-1946
Mediumwood; leather; paint; paper; various metals
Credit LineIn memory of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay
DescriptionWooden footlocker or trunk, painted green, with black metal edge-covers. Two black metal circular closures. On front and sides: brown leather handles. White painted stencils on both sides and top. On top are shipping labels. Inside: blue and white sticky paper on all walls. Removable matching board on bottom.Dimensions11.375 x 30.25 x 17.75 in. (28.9 x 76.8 x 45.1 cm)InscriptionsWhite painted stencils on both sides and top, "LT. L. J. PATTEN AND / N-793686".
On top taped to lower center: card, handwritten in ink, "from: Lt. Lucille Patten N 793686 / Valley forge general Hospital / Phoenixville, Pennsylvania / To: Mr. Richard Barclay / 101 Vine Street / West Newton Pennsylvania".
Historical NotesWorld War II Women's Army Corps trunk of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay, wife of donor Richard Barclay. Lucille served from 1943 through 1946 before marrying Richard Barclay and moving to West Newton, Pennsylvania. They met at Valley Forge General Hospital where they both were working during the war.
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
Women's Army Corps
Previous owner
Lucille Jean Patten Barclay
Related person
Richard Barclay
Related institution
Valley Forge General Hospital
On View
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1936
1940-1947
1941-1945
1941