| Collection |
USS Mugford Reunion Collection |
| Date |
06/06/2008 |
| Description |
The presentation box for the hatchet used to cut the last line launching the USS Mugford on October 31, 1936. The box is mahogany. The inscription is a bronze casting with the image of a destroyer, a rope border, an anchor and the words "U.S.S. MUGFORD, BUILT AT NAVY YARD BOSTON, LAUNCHED OCTOBER 31- 1936, MISS MADELINE ORNE, SPONSOR"
The box has two chrome plated handles, one on each end. |
| Dimensions |
H-4 W-16.75 D-9.25 inches |
| Home Location |
Cellar Room on Red Shelf unit |
| Object ID |
2008-031-00111 |
| Object Name |
Box |
| People |
Orne, Madeline |
| Search Terms |
Ship's Launching |
| Title |
U.S. Mugford |
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