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Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
Artist/Maker: Enit Zerner Kaufman

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Insignia

Insignia
Object name 
Insignia
Date 
1910-1950
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in.
Description 
A gold colored metal military cap badge consisiting of a spread winged eagle behind a shield with a laurel branche and arrows in its talons and an "E Pluribus Unum" banner in its beak, all below an oval sunburst with stars and radiating rays-the Seal of the United States. A screw knob on the back allows attachment to the front of a cap.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.3401
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.