Insignia, Fighting Squadron 6, United States Navy

Object Details

Date
ca. 1935
Sponsor
Works Progress Administration
Physical Description
United States Navy Fighting Squadron 6 insignia; cartoon character Felix the Cat holding a fused bomb like a bowling ball. Enamel paint on masonite
Summary
This insignia was part of a collection of original art work commissioned for the Smithsonian Institution through the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Credit Line
Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Inventory Number
A19360055001
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Materials
Masonite Pressboard
Paints
Paper
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Adhesive Tape
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 61 × 61cm (2 × 2 ft.)
3-D: 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93e27141f-b1d0-4ccb-96fe-163b4a84dc76
Record ID
nasm_A19360055001