Name/Title

novelty

Entry/Object ID

1941.049.425

Description

Novelty. Souvenir of Confederate encampment that belonged to Mary Shellman. Woven from strips of leaves into the shape of a palmetto tree; two crossed flags across front of trunk. Natural color except for the flags which at one time were painted; traces of red and blue paint remain. Stiched to a cardboard backing. On backing Mary Shellman has written "Confederate Reunion Charleston S.C 1899". [Date is not clear.] 4.5" x 2.25"

Acquisition

Accession

1941.049

Source or Donor

Reese, Paul

Acquisition Method

Gift