Lest Old Friends Are Forgotten Embroidery Square

Name/Title

"Lest Old Friends Are Forgotten" Embroidery Square

Entry/Object ID

1901.14.1

Description

Unfinished embroidery square, featuring the heart-encircled motto "Lest Old Friends Are Forgotten" and the signatures of 39 members of Kouts' Morrison Community Club. Visible traces of pencil lead indicate unique signatures that provided guidelines for the needlework that followed.

Context

The women of the Morrison Community Club raised funds and volunteered for community organizations. They came together around social activities like creating autographed friendship quilts.

Acquisition

Accession

1901.14

Source or Donor

Ehrisman, Ruth Rebecca

Acquisition Method

Donation

Exhibition

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