Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
United States Frigate Constitution
Title
United States Frigate Constitution
Object name
Kerchief
Date
1940-1950
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
Overall: 31 1/2 x 33 in. ( 80 x 83.8 cm )
Description
Silk lithographed kerchief with an image of the United States frigate Constitution printed in blue ink on a white ground; red and blue border.
Credit Line
Gift of Edgar C. Hyman Co., Inc.
Object Number
1953.40
Marks
printed: below image: "United States Frigate Constitution"
Gallery Label
The U.S.S. frigate Constitution, better known as "Old Iron Sides," is the oldest commissioned vessel in the United States Navy. It resides today at the Charlestown naval yard in Charlestown, MA.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
