Manufactured by
Paul Hartmann AG, German, founded 1818
Owned by
Master Sergeant Jackson, Wallace B. "Jack", American, born 1915
Received by
Yarbrough, Hattye T., American
Date
1944
Medium
ink on gauze and butcher paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 x 6 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7.6 x 15.9 x 3.8 cm)
Description
One package of bandages made by a German manufacturer, Paul Hartmann AG, in 1943 with instructions for use on the back. The following inscription was added in black marker: "D-DAY June 6, 44". This package of bandages was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator and wife of a veteran.
Place collected
France, Normandy, Europe
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
souvenirs
Topic
Medicine
Military
World War II
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hattye Thomas Yarbrough
Object number
2012.8.2.6
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d1699e81-2fde-4a97-b5af-2e01ded69948

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page