Object Details
user
Gable, Clark
maker
E. Abington & Sons
Description
Physical Description
Dark olive-drab cap with gold-colored cord piping. Light olive-drab officer's coat, single-breasted with four buttons, belted. Captain's insignia on shoulders; United States and air corps insignia sewn on collar and lapel. Insignia of Eighth Air Force on left arm. The coat's label is marked in black ink, "E. ABINGTON & SONS/RUSHDEN & KIMBOLT/Capt. Clark Gable."
Specific History
The coat and cap were worn by actor Clark Gable.
General History
Clark Gable enlisted in California on August 12, 1942. He told the news media: "There is a war to win, and I consider it my right to fight." On October 27, 1942, Gable was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces. He was issued serial number 056-5390 and transferred to Tyndall Field in Florida.
Credit Line
The Family of William R. McGee
associated date
1941 - 1945
enlistment date
1942-08-12
ID Number
AF.79691M
catalog number
79691M
accession number
321728
Object Name
coat
Other Terms
coat; Man; Army; Officer; Service
Physical Description
wool (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 34 in x 19 in; 86.36 cm x 48.26 cm
place where Gable enlisted.
United States: California
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Exhibition
Price of Freedom
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Entertainment, Film
related event
World War II
The Great Depression and World War II
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_449194