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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
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Luce Center
Scarf: American symbols
Title
Scarf: American symbols
Object name
Kerchief
Date
1941
Medium
Rayon
Dimensions
Overall: 25 x 25 in. ( 63.5 x 63.5 cm )
Description
Rayon printed kerchief with a spiral of "Americana" symbols including Betsy Ross sewing the flag, slaves, radio towers, Brooklyn Bridge, and bald eagle, with five stars in the corners; printed in red and blue on a white ground; blue border.
Credit Line
Gift of Echo Scarfs
Object Number
1941.633
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
