Parka
Object number2016.120.13
Manufacturer
Tennessee Apparel Corporation
Date1974-2012
MediumNylon; Metal; Plastic; Velcro
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionWomen's military-issue cold weather camouflage parka, size X-Large Regular. Woodland camouflage nylon parka with hood. Long-sleeve. Zipper and seven metal snaps down front opening. One pocket on each hip each with metal snap and Velcro closures. Hood has metal snaps around perimeter and brown tightening strap with brown plastic toggles at the ends. Zippered openings on the underside of each sleeve. Each sleeve has Velcro tightening strips on cuff. Pocket on proper left sleeve has black embroidered owner last name. Green nylon lining with drawstring at waist.DimensionsHeight x Width (Height with hood up; Width at torso): 41.25 × 26.75 in. (104.8 × 67.9 cm)InscriptionsPocket on proper left sleeve has black embroidered "BERKOWITZ".
MarksGray label inside back at top center has black printed text including "X-LARGE - REGULAR / ... / STOCK NO.: 8415-01-228-1321 / NATO SIZE: 7080/1424 / PARKA, COLD WEATHER, CAMOUFLAGE / SP0100-00-D-4022 / 100% NYLON / CONTRACTOR: TENNESSEE APPAREL CORP. / [care instructions]".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR. Part of stateside uniforms.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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2010-2012
