Pillowcase
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Ciriaco A. Capobianco
1926 - 1964
DistributorDistributed by
United States Navy
American
Date1939-1945
MediumCloth, artificial silk (poss. rayon?)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 19 x 22in. (48.3 x 55.9cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionCommemorative, silk World War II United Sates Navy pillowcase. Case has a bright yellow, woven border with fringe. Front of case has pink, blue, and yellow images of naval ships, an aircraft, and a bald eagle perched atop a patriotic-style shield. At center, ropes that form two ovals, one within the other with a pink rose on each side, the image of a naval ship in the middle. Below this is a blue banner, printed across, "OUR NAVY AMERICA'S GUARDIAN"; attached is an anchor and across reads, "USN". Back of case is blue silk cloth, which has an opening at the bottom. There is some red and yellow staining on front and back material.
Object number2005.180.74
InscribedPrinted on front of pillowcase, "OUR NAVY AMERICA'S GUARDIANS / USN".NotesObject Note: This pillowcase was sent from Cirirco A. Capobianco to his future wife, Ida D. Mazzafera in rememberance of World War II.Subject Terms
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