Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
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.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
Date
1917-1918
Object number
2017.111.22
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
needlework (visual works)
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)
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Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Design
Families
Military
Social life and customs
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2017.111.22