Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Mess Kit
Object Number
1992-11-4 a,b
Description
A: Utensil set. Knife, spoon, and fork combined, pocket-knife style. Body of set is probably plastic held together with metal pins. All utensils are detachable, held on with "pin and slot" mechanism. There is a small slot cut into body of set so that spoon can rest outside of set. B: Cloth pouch. Light cotton twill in light brown. Cloth is worn and stained. Sewn around base so that double sewn top folds down to snap base. Metal snap. Cotton carrying strap sewn to sides is adjustable with metal loops.
Comment
used by Wolcott Vaughn, a resident of Warren, CT, during WWII
Category
Date Made
ca. 1943
Dimensions
7 1/8" long x 5/8" wide
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