Issued by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Used by
Beasley, Louis J., American, 1907 - 2001
Date
1939-1944
Medium
linen
Dimensions
H x W (.1): 13 5/8 × 44 in. (34.6 × 111.8 cm)
H x W (.2): 13 5/8 × 44 1/2 in. (34.6 × 113 cm)
Description
Altar cloths made of white plain woven linen. The rectangular cloths have a wide hemmed edge that is turned to the back and machine stitched. Both altar cloths .1 and .2 are the same.
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
2013.205.1.12.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c849f89-38c0-4152-8949-68f38492eec2

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