Clip, Tie
Object number2017.91.43 a-c
Manufacturer
Hickok
MediumMetal; Paint; Fabric; Satin; Paperboard; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineIn memory of Harry "Bus" Means
DescriptionShiny gold metal tie clip with mailbox facing to the viewer's right. Mailbox has red painted flag in upright position and text on the door. Back arm of clip has serrated edges. Rounded rectangular clamshell box with hinge along back long edge. Metal box covered in gray felt-like fabric. Interior of lid is lined with white satin fabric. Interior of box has hole for tie clip to insert into.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 0.625 x 2.25 x 0.688 in. (1.6 x 5.7 x 1.7 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b - closed): 1.125 x 3.875 x 1.875 in. (2.9 x 9.8 x 4.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b - open): 2.25 x 3.875 x 2.375 in. (5.7 x 9.8 x 6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 0.625 x 3.75 x 1.75 in. (1.6 x 9.5 x 4.4 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Mailbox has text on the door "US / MAIL".
(b)
Back of box has white sticker with purple-black printed text "618-J".
Marks(b)
Interior of lid has gold logo at center with text at center of logo "HICKOK".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to Harry "Bus" Means. This extensive collection of military uniforms and equipment relates to the life and career of U.S. Marines Corps chief flight mechanic Sergeant Harry “Bus” Means of New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Means served with multiple units during WWII and immediately afterwards, including the “Bombing Banshees” VMSB-244 flight squadron that participated in the occupation of China and the Philippines. Means served through 1946, then returned to service during the Korean War, so his story represents the Cold War history of those whose military participation did not end with the official surrender of the Japanese in WWII. The collection contains artifacts representing the post-War occupation of China and the Pacific Islands, and also reminders of the regional tensions that led to conflict again in Southeast Asia within ten years. The collection also includes more general materials from Mean’s childhood in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and his civilian occupations, such as his role as a USPS mail carrier.
Previous owner
Sergeant Harry E. Means
Related institution
United States Marine Corps
Related institution
Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 244
Related institution
United States Postal Service
On View
Not on view
1944-1945
