World War I Quilt by Herbert James Smith, circa 1917

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Quilt

Date Made

circa 1917

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Possibly made in Georgia.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2001.70.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Matthew C. Ennis and Family

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Wool (Textile)
Flannel

Technique

Applique (Technique)
Embroidering
Piecing
Machine sewing (Technique)

Color

Olive green
Red
Blue
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 72 in
Width: 72 in

Inscriptions

ENGINEER | ENGINEERS | ORDNANCE | INFANTRY | MILITARY POLICE | MEDICAL | SIGNAL | AVIATION | QUARTERMASTER | OVER | THERE | WE ARE | IN IT | WE MUST | WIN IT | JUSTICE | AND | LIBERTY | U.S. ARMY | UNITED | FOR | LIBERTY
World War I Quilt by Herbert James Smith, circa 1917