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Clothing, Doll

Object number2010.40.2 a-f

Mediumvarious plastics; cotton; metal

Credit LineGift of Kurt Groen

DescriptionG.I. Joe action figure doll clothes including jacket, pants, belt with pouch, helmet, and leg coverings. All clothing is in khaki green or beige.Dimensions(a) Width: 4.375 ; Length: 5.5
(b) W: 2.625; L: 6.375
(c) W: 1.125; L: 6.25
(d) W: 1.75 ; L: 2 ; D: 1.125
(e,f) W: 1.5 ; L: 2.75

Historical NotesSample clothing donated by Kurt Groen, the doll's designer, that is associated with the limited edition Mitchell Paige G.I. Joe figure. The doll's designer was an employee of HASBRO. Mitchell Paige was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, in 1918, and joined the Marines at the age of 18. He fought in WWII and was involved in the invasion of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Paige is remembered for winning a race with the enemy to get to an unmanned machine gun, and helping to secure the area. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on May 21, 1943.

Related person Mitchell Paige (born 1918)

Related institution United States Marine Corps

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