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Object number2010.39.110
Date1917-1918
Mediumfelt; metal; nylon thread
Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation
DescriptionGreen felt banner with embroidered text relating to World War I and the war's medical regiments. At center of banner is embroidered service flag hanging vertically, red with white rectangle in center with blue star in center. Bottom of banner has grey embroidered caduceus.Dimensions7.75 x 12.125 in. (19.7 x 30.8 cm)InscriptionsEmbroidered text "MEDICAL / 1917 1918 / [caduceus]".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Schofer family of Mt. Washington. Carl Schofer, who emigrated from Germany in the mid-1800s, was a highly skilled fresco artist. After buying a house on Mount Washington, he taught his son, Erwin, the business. When Carl died, Erwin inherited the family business. Due to the Great Depression and Erwin’s struggles with alcoholism he lost the business. During the Works Progress Administration (WPA) he was hired as the lead painting contractor for the county. Later in life he taught art at the Connelly Skill Learning Center. He died in 1955.
Related person
Carl T. Schofer
(1860 - 1920)
Related person
Erwin Schofer
(died 1955)
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1947-2018
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1945-2007
1941-1953