Best Care Anywhere: The Legacy of "M*A*S*H"

Items

• M*A*S*H 4077th Action Figure, "Blond Hawkeye"
  A collectible toy action figure of a nonspecific M*A*S*H character. This figure was made using the "Hawkeye" character mold, but was painted with blond hair instead of black, and included as a nondescript pilot or driver for the toy ambulance, jeep, and chopper sets. The action figure is dressed in an army regulation dark green shirt and dark green pants.
• M*A*S*H 4077th Action Figure, Hot Lips
  A collectible toy action figure of M*A*S*H character Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan. The action figure is dressed in an army regulation green t-shirt and dark green pants, with painted-on dog tags hanging around the neck. The figure is sporting Margaret's iconic blonde hair.
• Cast of M*A*S*H television program, group portrait, 1973
  A photographic negative taken of the cast on the set of the television series, M*A*S*H. From left to right, the persons photographed are McLean Stevenson, Larry Linville, Alan Alda, Gary Burghoff, Wayne Rogers, and Loretta Swit.
• Headdress worn by Jamie Farr as Maxwell Klinger on television series, M*A*S*H
  A gold beaded Cleopatra-inspired headdress costume piece worn by Jamie Farr in 1978 as Maxwell Klinger on the television series, M*A*S*H.
• Dress worn by Jamie Farr as Maxwell Klinger on television series, M*A*S*H
  A gold Cleopatra-inspired dress costume piece worn by Jamie Farr in 1978 as Maxwell Klinger on the television series, M*A*S*H. Originally worn by Ginger Rogers, but drastically altered for use on M*A*S*H, the dress is sleeveless with wide straps and a deep neckline. Two silver circles adorn the chest.
• Max Truelsen
  A photo of Max Truelsen.
• M*A*S*H screen-used last rite kit
  Also called a "sick call" kit, this last rite kit was used as a set prop by William Christopher as Father Mulcahy during the filming of "M*A*S*H." Contained in the small black box is a brass crucifix, two brass candle holders, two candles, a vial of holy water, and an instruction sheet. The box is lined with silk and the word "Creed" is inscribed on the inside of the lid. Each object has a designated place to be kept.
• M*A*S*H screen-used retractor
  An authentic metal retractor from the 1950s used as a set prop during the filming of M*A*S*H.
• Donation Ceremony for M*A*S*H Objects to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
  A filmed segment of the panel from the opening ceremony for the "M*A*S*H: Binding Up The Wounds" exhibit at the National Museum of American History on July 29th, 1983. The panelists included stars Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, and William Christopher, as well as producer Gene Reynolds, and head of Twentieth Century Fox Worldwide syndication Robert Morin. Uploaded to YouTube on July 25th, 2019.
• Coat worn by Jamie Farr as Maxwell Klinger on television series, M*A*S*H
  A pink wool coat costume piece worn by Jamie Farr in 1978 as Maxwell Klinger on the television series, M*A*S*H. Originally worn by Betty Grable in her 1955 film "How To Be Very, Very Popular", the coat is adorned with three buttons, and the collar and cuffs have beaded patterns sewn on.
• Spectacles worn by Gary Burghoff as "Radar" O'Reilly on television series, M*A*S*H
  A set of wire-rimmed spectacles worn in costume by Gary Burghoff as "Radar" O'Reilly on the television series, M*A*S*H. Attached to the accompanying leather case is a worn label written with the faded word "Radar."
• M*A*S*H screen-used scalpel
  A replica of a 1950s metal scalpel which was used as a set prop during the filming of M*A*S*H.
• Sleepwell Ear-Stops
  A set of authentic ear plugs from the 1950s used as a set prop during the filming of M*A*S*H. The packaging is a small blue box printed with "Sleepwell Ear-Stops Deaden All Noises 5 Pair $1.35", as well as the manufacturer's information.
• M*A*S*H 4077th Toy Ambulance
  A collectible toy model of a 4077th MASH ambulance as seen on the television show M*A*S*H. The toy is painted in the classic army olive drab color, and has functioning wheels and doors, including back doors that open to show the interior shelves that would hold wounded soldiers. The recognizable red cross is printed on the sides and top, the medical caduceus is printed on the sides, and the white star is printed on both side doors and the hood.
• M*A*S*H screen-used small first aid dressing
  An authentic medical dressing from the 1940s used as a set prop during the filming of M*A*S*H. The packaging is printed with "Small First-Aid Dressing U.S. Army-Carlisle Model", as well as opening and usage instructions, and the manufacturer's information.
• Shaving Brush from the Set of the TV Series M*A*S*H
  An authentic shaving brush from the 1950s used as a set prop during the filming of M*A*S*H. The brush consists of a wooden handle and animal hair bristles. Printed on the handle is "Strong Set", the manufacturer brand, and "Sterilized Pure Bristles".
• M*A*S*H screen-used forceps
  A set of authentic metal forceps from the 1950s used as a set prop during the filming of M*A*S*H.
• Postcard with set photo of the "Swamp" tent interior, Frank's corner
  One of a collection of postcards and letters contained in a box from the set of M*A*S*H. The postcard is printed with a black-and-white photograph of the interior of the "Swamp" tent set used for the television series M*A*S*H. This photograph captures the corner of the tent occupied by the character Frank Burns during the run of the show. The word "Swamp" is written at in pen at the top of the postcard. The collection of postcards is catalogued as a box by NMAH, with box dimensions listed as 4 in x 10 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in.
• Postcard with set photo of the "Swamp" tent interior, Frank's desk
  One of a collection of postcards and letters contained in a box from the set of M*A*S*H. The postcard is printed with a black-and-white photograph of the interior of the "Swamp" tent set used for the television series M*A*S*H. This photograph captures the desk and belongings used by the character Frank Burns during the run of the show. The word "wamp" is written at in pen at the top of the postcard, most likely from the word "Swamp," incomplete due to a torn and missing piece of the postcard. The collection of postcards is catalogued as a box by NMAH, with box dimensions listed as 4 in x 10 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in.
• Postcard with set photo of the "Swamp" tent interior, Hawkeye's cot (in color)
  One of a collection of postcards and letters contained in a box from the set of M*A*S*H. The postcard is printed with a color photograph of the interior of the "Swamp" tent set used for the television series M*A*S*H. This photograph captures the cot and surrounding belongings used by the character Hawkeye Pierce during the run of the show. The collection of postcards is catalogued as a box by NMAH, with box dimensions listed as 4 in x 10 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in.
• Postcard with set photo of the "Swamp" tent interior, Hawkeye's corner
  One of a collection of postcards and letters contained in a box from the set of M*A*S*H. The postcard is printed with a black-and-white photograph of the interior of the "Swamp" tent set used for the television series M*A*S*H. This photograph captures the corner of the tent occupied by the character Hawkeye Pierce during the run of the show. The word "Swamp" is written at in pen at the top of the postcard. The collection of postcards is catalogued as a box by NMAH, with box dimensions listed as 4 in x 10 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in.
• Eyeglasses worn by Alan Alda as "Hawkeye" Pierce on television series, M*A*S*H
  A gag glasses costume piece worn by Alan Alda from 1972-1983 as "Hawkeye" Pierce on television series, M*A*S*H. The black plastic eyeglasses frame is adorned with a fake nose, mustache, and eyebrows.
• M*A*S*H First aid kit
  This M*A*S*H series-branded item is a white and red matchbook-sized first aid kit that carried an advertisement for the M*A*S*H television series. Printed on the front of the small cardboard box is the phrase, "Take Care Of Yourself... And Stay *Happy!". Below this phrase is the advertisement, which says "*Get Your Laffs By Tuning In 20th Century-Fox's "M*A*S*H" On CBS-TV Sundays 8:00 P.M."
• M*A*S*H 4077th Vodka with Complete Dispensing System
  This 4077th MASH-branded merchandise consists of a prop glass plasma bottle full of vodka, and an accompanying dispensing system that mimics a Korean War-era plasma bottle IV system. Packaged in a cardboard box, this piece of memorabilia was manufactured as a collectible item for the M*A*S*H television series.
• Hawaiian shirt worn by Alan Alda as "Hawkeye" Pierce on television series M*A*S*H
  A blue Hawaiian shirt costume piece worn by Alan Alda from 1972-1983 as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the television series, M*A*S*H. This short-sleeved button-down shirt is adorned with white flowers and has a left breast pocket.