Over There, Medium: wool foundation, cotton embroidery Technique: machine embroidered and appliquéd on felt, Rectangular red wool felt banner appliquéd with a navy blue arch across the top, on which 'Over There' is embroidered in small white stars. Underneath the arch is an embroidered white rectangle with a navy blue five-pointed star in the center. A metal rod with a hook holds the piece at the top. During World War I, banners like this were hung in the window of a home to denote that a family member was serving in the military., USA, ca. 1917, embroidery & stitching, Service banner

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