Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Father Divine, American, ca. 1876 - 1965
Date
mid 20th Century
Medium
felt and thread
Dimensions
H x W: 58 x 55 1/2 in. (147.3 x 141 cm)
Description
A large handmade banner of heavy purple felt with white, quilted letters sewn around an image of a dove on top of the world. The banner has four loop holes from which to hang the banner from a pole along the top edge. There are 1 inch metal grommets in the upper left, upper right, and lower right corners. A patch sewn into the upper right corner has been lost. Text sewn on the banner reads: [God, Righteousness, Justice, Peace, Truth / Father Divine / International Righteous Government / Political Department]. The lower edge has a rounded dip in the center and is lined with 3 inch tassels.
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
banners
Topic
Christianity
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.57.43
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50212fb80-f846-4c9c-8677-52d1493ef814

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