Created by
Unidentified
Date
1917-1918
Medium
thread and ribbon on fabric
Dimensions
H x W (closed with ribbon): 11 1/4 × 11 1/8 × 3/4 in. (28.6 × 28.3 × 1.9 cm)
H x W x D (open with ribbon): 11 1/8 × 23 × 7/16 in. (28.3 × 58.4 × 1.2 cm)
Description
Sweetheart gift from World War I. A hand-made adornment that consists of a blue fabric exterior and American flag interior. When folded in half, the gift has a clear front. A white patch has been sewn in the center of the blue fabric and embroidered with the text, [For Liberty] and the flags of Italy, Japan, United States, France, and Great Britain. Underneath embroidered in yellow script is the word [Engineers]. Both horizontal sides have a blue fabric bow and a piece of blue fabric at the bottom is used to tie it closed.
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
needlework (visual works)
Topic
Design
Families
Military
Social life and customs
World War I
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
Object number
2017.111.22
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a34b342-fb30-4169-8ebf-0f8b51f9c408

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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