Parachute
1972.06.0009
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Parachute (1972.06.0009) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Manufacturer's stamp: "Gurdt: Rückenfallschirm / Bauart : Autoflug/ Berlin / Geräte Nummer: 10-95-1 / Anforderzeichen: Fl.30245 / Tag der Herstellung : 23 Jan. 1943 / Werknummer: 3169782 / Hersteller Mahard von Kehler & Sohn / Hauptwerk kosstr__s / 2M: 25 Jan. 1943" 2nd stamp: "BAL 1975" in circle with signature and date, "25. Jan 1943" 3rd stamp: "14 April 1944 / 2102" with eagle and swastika design. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | World War II, 1943 |
| Culture | German |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Width) | 1166.0 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Height) | 497.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 4.0 cm |
| Weight | 3,252 g |
| Measuring Remarks | In 24 sections, 93cm wide at widest. Sections 15,16, and 17 are missing at widest part. Length measured while folded. |
| Materials | Textile--Silk |
| Manufacturing Processes | Manufacturing, Sewing |
| Munsell Color Information | Yellowish White (2.5Y 9/2) -Overall. |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Dr. Edward S. Brewster |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |