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Uniform patches

Embroidery and Silk-Screening

Lock-up to Use: 

Lock-up C, which consists of the Sunburst and the words “Smithsonian Institution,” in the format and proportions shown here, is for use on uniforms in all museums and other units of the Institution. 

Museum Lock-ups, which contain the Sunburst, the word “Smithsonian” and the museum’s name, can be used as identification on uniforms, but fitting the required number of words into such small spaces may be problematic. Go to SI Unit Logos to download a Museum Lock-up.

All lettering is at the bottom, under the Sunburst.

Download the graphic as an Adobe Illustrator 7.0 file
Download the graphic as an .eps file.

Color Options: 

Click for larger imagePreferred for Use on Light Backgrounds: Blue and yellow Sunburst with black lettering (See Color for more information.)

Click for larger imagePreferred for Use on Dark Backgrounds: 
Blue and yellow Sunburst with white lettering
(See Color for more information.)

Click for larger imageAlternative for Use on Dark Backgrounds: 
If using the three-color format is not feasible, use all white—a white Sunburst (with no background sky) and white lettering. (See Color for more information.)

Alternative for Use on Blue Backgrounds: 
When the background color is too close to the Smithsonian blue of the sky around the yellow Sunburst, use a black sky, a white sun and black lettering.
(See Color for more information.)

Recommended Size: Measurement from top to bottom is 2¾ inches.

Note: Manufacturers who need additional specifics on proportions of elements in this Lock-up or other information may call Kathy Lindeman, (202) 633-5187, in the Smithsonian’s Office of Public Affairs.

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