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Black and white photograph of sailor Robert N. Mary in a dress blue uniform sitting down
Robert Mary on Leave
Black and white photograph of sailor Robert N. Mary in a dress blue uniform sitting down
Black and white photograph of sailor Robert N. Mary in a dress blue uniform sitting down

Robert Mary on Leave

Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
Date1943–October 26, 1945
Mediumphotographic paper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Joseph A. Mary in honor of Robert N. Mary, Plankowner. P2018.21.04
Object numberP2018.21.04
DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Vertical modern reprint of sailor Robert Mary on leave. He is wearing a dress blue jumper, black neckerchief and white “Dixie cup” hat. His jumper has a ribbon bar as well as an electrician's mate rating patch. Mary is sitting down and he has his hands together in front of him. He has light skin and dark hair. There is a house in the background and an open cellar door on the left. Clothes are hanging from a line behind Mary. There is a white border on the bottom and right edges.

Accompanying donor note reads "Photos: // small picture is him at home on leave."
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