Statue of Liberty Needlework Picture
Artifact IDMO 1942.200.30
Object Type
Crochet
Maker
Unknown
Datelate 19th century
MediumTextile (cotton)
Dimensionsoverall H 37 1/2 in x W 17 in (95.3 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white crocheted panel featuring the Statue of Liberty on her pedestal. In the upper right of the panel is crocheted text that reads: Liberty / for / All.
Historical NoteThis 19th century crocheted panel was sent to Franklin Roosevelt by Mrs. Claud A. Van Ormer of Atlanta, Georgia. The panel contains 420,568 stitches.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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