Created by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Date
1917-1918
Medium
wood, rope, metal and canvas
Dimensions
H x W (2017.111.15a (tent)): 58 × 110 in. (147.3 × 279.4 cm)
H x W x D (b pole at full length): 1 3/4 × 44 × 1 in. (4.4 × 111.8 × 2.5 cm)
Description
The Half Tent and Pole were used during World War I. The tent is made from natural colored canvas fabric that is in four sections. Two large rectangles are sewn together and sewn to a triangular shaped piece of fabric created from two pieces. One edge of the rectangle and triangle sections have a line of metal grommets. The other side of the rectangle has rope toggles/tie-downs. The tip of the triangle has a metal disk with the markings, [U.S. [numbers worn away] 52 [two crossed rifles]. The tip has a rope toggle. The fabric is stained and ripped. A pole made from three wooden columns are connected by two metal hinges. Two of the pole sections have a metal collar. One end of the pole has a metal point.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
tents
Topic
Military
World War I
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
Object number
2017.111.15ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ec346ee0-4cf5-4df7-b3c0-4c6197efbed2

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