Crocheted Antimacassar
Artifact IDMO 1942.200.25.1
Object Type
Antimacassar
Maker
Unknown
Dateca. 1942
MediumTextile (cotton)
Dimensionsoverall H 16 3/4 in x W 20 3/4 in (42.5 cm x 52.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white crocheted antimacassar intended to cover the back of an upholstered piece of furniture. The design depicts a portrait of George Washington against a background of two crossed American flags - a thirteen star flag and a forty-eight star flag.
Historical NoteThis needlework antimacassar is one of two (MO 1942.200.25.1-2) sent to Franklin Roosevelt by Francis Schlastri of Cincinnati, Ohio.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 28, 1942. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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