Redskins Marching Band Patch

Description (Brief):

The Washington Redskins Marching Band was created after the National Football League team moved from Boston to Washington D.C. in 1938. Composed of an all-volunteer orchestra, the Redskins Band was a pioneer in half-time entertainment. 1938 also marked the introduction of the team's fight song "Hail to the Redskins."

Associated Institution: Washington Redskins

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: FootballMusiciansMarching band

Subject:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1981.0768.20Catalog Number: 1981.0768.20Accession Number: 1981.0768

Object Name: patch

Physical Description: cloth (overall material)maroon (overall color)yellow (overall color)white (overall color)black (overall color)Measurements: average spatial: 3 3/4 in x 2 7/8 in x 4 1/4 in; 9.525 cm x 7.3025 cm x 10.795 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-34f9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1066467

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