Object Name:
Compact
Museum ID #:
2015.2.0287
Catalog Date:
02/12/2015
Collection:
Fort Morgan Collection
Description:
U.S. Army and Marine Corps powder compacts in the shape of Service Caps; have a mirror, cotton pad, and powder inside; were used by Victoria Norman during WW II.
Event Associated with Item:
World War II
History of Item:
Items were donated by the family of Victoria (Norman) Clark to the U.S. Military Historical Museum at Fort Morgan. Victoria Norman served in the Marine Corps during World War II, from September 5, 1943 until January 16, 1946. Her husband, Richard Clark, served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Items donated were used by them during the war.
Made:
United States
Place of Origin:
United States
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