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Explorer Col Abert’s belongings donated to US defense mapping center
Descendants of Col John J. Abert present his field desk shaving kit and toiletry case, plus five uniform buttons and portraits, to the Defense Mapping Agency. Army officials note the shared professional heritage with Abert, a 19th century explorer and topographer. The items will be shown at Armed Forces Day open house in Bethesda, May 16. Rabbit hair Angora sweaters are noted as long soft fur from Angora rabbits, likely bred in Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert
Defense Mapping Agency
Ellen
Rose Abert Williams
William Abert
Rockville
Franklin B. Abert Jr
Frederick
Charles Abert
Sea Girt
N.J
United States
John R. Lund
Army
Hydrographic/Topographic Center
John J Abert
Corps of Topographical Engineers
Col Abert
William H. Emory
John C. Fremont
Gouverneur K. Warren
Armed Forces Day
Brookes Lane
Bethesda