Crocheted Antimacassar
Artifact IDMO 1941.10.56
Object Type
Antimacassar
Maker
Mrs. W. F. Werner
Dateca. 1941
MediumTextile (cotton)
Dimensionsoverall H 15 1/2 in x W 22 in (39.4 cm x 55.9 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 was sent to Franklin Roosevelt by the maker, Mrs. W. F. Werner of Davenport, Iowa.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum 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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