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Army green duffle bag owned by General Colin L. Powell

after 1958

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A large, green US Army duffle bag owned and used by General Colin L. Powell. This tubular military issue duffle/kit bag is constructed of weatherproof and sturdy nylon featuring an adjustable shoulder strap, side handle, snap pocket, and top closing flap. There are four black metal grommet holes at the top opening, and on the lower end of the side with the handle and pocket, large black printed text “US”.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.39

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