Jacket
Object number2001.78.14
Date1974
OriginKorea
Mediumsilk; cotton(?)
Credit LineGift of Mary Jeanne Flaherty
DescriptionWhite baseball-style jacket. Front zipper. Two pockets in front with snaps and one pocket inside vest pocket. White knit collar, cuffs, and hip band with red striping. Embroidered red roses on sleeves. Back center has blue dragon with text. Additional large country name at bottom, back. Orange lining.Dimensions27 in. (68.6 cm)Inscriptions"M.J.FLAHERTY" embroidered on zipper flap.
Back center has blue dragon with words: "NORTH / KOREA / D.M.Z. / SEOUL / ASAN / TAEGU(?) / KUNSAN / PUNAN" and large "KOREA" at bottom.
Historical NotesTrophy jacket purchased by Mary Jeanne Flaherty who serve with the United States Air Force in South Korea in 1974. Trophy jackets were purchased by the military member as a memento of having served in a particular region or country.
Related institution
United States Air Force
Previous owner
Mary Jeanne Flaherty
Related institution
171st Air Refueling Wing
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1980-1989
