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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
George Washington Portrait Wall Hanging

George Washington Portrait Wall Hanging

Artifact IDMO 2005.86
Object Type Hanging, Wall
Maker
Date1941
Mediumfabric, yarn (wool)
Dimensionsoverall H 28 1/2 in x W 31 in (72.4 cm x 78.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA cross-stitch wall hanging featuring George Washington. At the center of the multicolored wall hanging is a left-facing profile portrait of George Washington. Above the portrait are the words “GOD BLESS AMERICA,” and below it is the image of an eagle with outspread wings. Text along the bottom of the hanging reads: “M / AUG. 11. OF. 1941.” The wall hanging is backed by purple fabric.

Pinned to the lower left corner of the wall hanging is a blue satin award ribbon with the following message printed on it in gold: “FIRST PREMIUM / ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR ASS’N / ROCKY FORD COLORADO / 1941.”
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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