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Handkerchief

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Square rayon handkerchief printed in red and blue on white showing the lyrics of the Star-Spangled Banner surrounded by stars and fireworks. Printed along border: Blue is for Loyalty, Justice and Truth/ White is for Purity / Red is for Courage and Zeal.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
1941
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Braguin
Medium
Medium: rayon Technique: printed on plain weave
Dimensions
H x W: 26 x 25.3 cm (10 1/4 x 9 15/16 in.)
Type
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Handkerchief

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