Issued by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Used by
Beasley, Louis J., American, 1907 - 2001
Date
1939-1944
Medium
Acrylic velvet and Acrylic twill with rayon fringe
Dimensions
H x W (a): 18 1/2 × 34 in. (47 × 86.4 cm)
H x W x D (b): 14 × 18 1/4 × 3 1/8 in. (35.6 × 46.4 × 7.9 cm)
Description
Altar covers of burgundy velvet with gold fringe in two pieces, (a) drapes over the altar and (b) fits over the lid of the kit case.
(a): A rectangular altar cover that drapes over the platform of the chaplain's kit case. The front is made of burgundy cut velvet acrylic and the back is made of burgundy twill acrylic fabric. Rayon fringe in burgundy and gold is sewn along the bottom edge of the cover.
(b): A rectangular altar cover that fits over the lid of the chaplain's kit case when it is open. The front and top of the cover are made of burgundy cut velvet acrylic which wraps around to the back, with the majority of the back portion made from burgundy twill acrylic fabric. Rayon fringe in burgundy and gold is sewn along the seam where the front and top parts of the burgundy velvet are attached. The bottom portion of the cover is open so it can be slipped over the lid, with the edges turned and hemmed. The inside of the cover is not lined.
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Textiles and Quilts
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Type
communion sets
Topic
Catholicism
Men
Military
Religion
Segregation
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Louis J. Beasley Family
Object number
2013.205.1.10ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56d10fc59-aaf0-4928-9cf4-2a25592fb3c7

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