Hanging shelf with patriotic motifs

hanging shelf

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS
USA
circa 1943
wood
overall: 21 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.

Hanging shelf, probably handmade; fretwork mahogany back with applied fretwork in a lighter color wood; includes 3 framed photographs presumably of a mother and 2 sons, both wearing Navy uniforms; patriotic motifs include 4 flags, eagle, banner "OUR HONOR ROLL", US shield, shelf, and circular metal disk stamped "U.S." attached to shelf; World War II vintage.


2002.82

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World War, 1939-1945
1941-12-07
1945-08
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World War, 1939-1945
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