Doll
Object number84.57.1
Retailer
Joseph Horne Company
(1849 - 1994)
Date1940s
(not assigned)Pittsburgh, PA
MediumComposition; Cotton; Hair; Paper; Metal
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection.
DescriptionFemale doll wearing a Women Army Corps (WAC) World War II uniform.Dimensions13.5 x 7.5 x 5 in. (34.3 x 19.1 x 12.7 cm)MarksPinned to dress "Joseph Horne Co./Pittsburgh, PA/660/4m/Ceiling/Price/$4.95"
Label TextIn World War II, many women contributed to military efforts by volunteering for groups such as the WAC (Women’s Army Corps) and WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, affiliated with the Navy). These dolls from the 1940s celebrate their contributions.
Related institution
Women's Army Corps
Related institution
United States Army
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