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1997.12.3 - Sandal
Pair of native sandals from the Russell Islands used during WWII. Sandals appear to be women's shoes and are made of straw and brightly colored in areas.
Record Type: Object
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1997.12.4 - Bracelet
Native made straw bracelet from the Russell Islands during WWII. Wrapped bracelett is made from straw and interweaved with a darker straw.
Record Type: Object
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1997.12.5 - Novelty, Promotional
Hand carved wood carving of a half coconut shell on a wood base with Russell Islands and palm trees painted on in green and decorating the base. The coconut has the date 1944 painted on it.
Record Type: Object
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1997.12.6 - Artifact, Unidentified
A pair of hand carved wooden objects, possible a pair of ceremonial knives from the Russell Islands during WWII. 1 of 2
Record Type: Object
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1997.12.7 - Artifact, Unidentified
A pair of hand carved wooden objects, possible a pair of ceremonial knives from the Russell Islands during WWII. 2 of 2
Record Type: Object
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1997.12.8 - Seashells
48 various examples of seashells collected during World War II from the Russell Islands.
Record Type: Object
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1997.12.9 - Basket
Native-made woven reed and wood basket from the Russell Islands during World War II; 6.75" L x 4" W x 4.75" H
Record Type: Object
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1997.13.1 - Shell, Artillery
WWI 75mm brass artillery shell; German; modified into trench art; decorated with ivy leaves; 12" H x 3" diameter;
Record Type: Object
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1997.14 - Sock
A pair of hand-knitted, ankle wool socks worn by Dr. John "Jack" C. Witherington during WWI; rust-colored
Record Type: Object
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1997.14.1 - Wristlet
Pair of WWI hand-knitted wool wristlets that belonged to Dr. John "Jack" C. Witherington. Unknown knitter.
Record Type: Object
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1997.14.2 - Pouch, Arms
WWI M1917 Half Moon Clip three pocket pouch for the .45cal; canvas and snap closure; first pocket lid has R.H. Long 7-18 stamped; 8" x 4"; each pocket is 2.5" long.
Record Type: Object
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1997.14.3 - Pouch, Carrying
Small canvas pouch with a drawstring cord closure; waterproof inside with uneven cut at top of pouch; possiblly handmade medical pouch; WWI; belonged to Dr. Jack Witherington; 6" x 6"
Record Type: Object
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1997.15.1 - Mask, Gas
Iraqi gas mask captured by CO. C, 519th M.I. during Desert Storm
Record Type: Object
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1997.17.1 - Fan, Hand
WWII era Japanese fan; plastic lace; bone colored; inlay with cutout of flowers and fish design; held together with bone colored silk ribbon; 7" in length closed; opens to 12"; 27 individual arms; aluminum hook with bone colored tassel; end picece have B102 on them with Japanese characters; one end piece is half-broken off.
Record Type: Object
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1997.17.10 - Card, Calling
WWII; U.S. Army Air Corps calling card for Capt James Drew Witherington, Jr. Back of card is written in pen "Jimmy - WWII" 3" x 1.5"
Record Type: Object
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1997.17.11 - Fan, Hand
WWII; Japanese souvenir wood hand fan; 29 arms; delicate scroll etchings; yellow tassel; 8" length and 14" wide when opened. Original fabric covered two piece box with clear top. Box is 8.75" x 1.25"
Record Type: Object
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1997.17.2 - Fan, Hand
WWII era Japanese fan; wood lace; brown colored; inlay with cutout of lines; held together with brass pin; 7" in length closed; opens to 12"; 30 individual arms; blue, yellow and green ribbon woven throughout fan arms
Record Type: Object
