Blue Star Banner

Banner

Accession Number: 1992.259

Description: Taffeta banner has an red border and a white field with 4 columns of appliqued five-pointed pink stars; five stars in each column for total of twenty; machine stitched, outlines of stars serged in blue; stars are irregular, suggesting this was home-made; wooden rod with finials in sleeve at top with cord with tassels for hanging.

Height: 22

Width: 19.25

Depth: 0.5

Date Made: ca. 1943

Place of Origin: Louisville, KY

Collection: APH Collection

History/Provenance: APH Collection

Subjects: Flags. World War II

Dimension Notes: 22 x 19 1/4 in. overall

Material: Silk, wood

Exhibit Label: Banner

Updated: 05/11/2021