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Crocheted Antimacassar

Object numberMO 1941.10.24.1
Possible Maker
Dateca. 1933-1940
MediumTextile (cotton), Paper (cardboard)
Dimensionsoverall H 11 in x W 6 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 16.5 cm )

DescriptionA white crocheted antimacassar intended to cover the arm of an upholstered chair. The design depicts two crossed flags. The needlework is attached to a piece of cardboard. An adhesive sticker adhered to the lower left corner of the cardboard backer has a hand written number: D-27-42-c.

The chair arm cover is part of an antimacassar set (MO 1941.10.24.1-3).

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 20, 1940. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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