Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Banner

Textile

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Name/Title

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Banner

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.12

Description

Collective embroidery project commemorating the 146 lives lost in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Project involved 150+ volunteer stitchers from around the world. Color palette was inspired by the colors of the ILGWU garment label.

Textile Type

Banner

Context

Unveiled in March 2025 at the site of the fire, marking its 114th anniversary.

Category

Embroidery

Acquisition

Accession

2025.4

Made/Created

Artist Information

Attribution

TATTER

Date made

Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

Place

City

Brooklyn, New York

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

banners

Accessories

Accessory

Ephemera

Notes

Correspondence from stitchers preserved in archive.

Material

Cotton, Embroidery Floss

Location

Shelf

Special Collections

Room

Library