Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Banner |
Catalog Number |
1990.35.23b |
Date |
ca. 1919 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Wood |
Dimensions |
H-31 W-25.5 inches |
Description |
This is a World War I "Welcome Home" banner. The banner depicts an eagle carrying a flag. It has the inscription, "WELCOME/AMERICAN/LEGION" in applied white and gold lettering. The banner is swallowtailed, and has several layers of heavy paper in sections of red, white and blue. There is a wood pole that runs through the sleeve and yellow twine with tassels at each end. |
Collection |
J.B. Speed Art Museum Collection |
Event |
World War I |
Subjects |
Banners Soldiers War Veterans Veterans' organizations World War I |
Search Terms |
American Legion World War, 1914-1918 |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |