Cross, Arkansas Woman's Christian Temperance Union - Prohibition

 
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WCTU wooden cross
Cross, Arkansas Woman's Christian Temperance Union - Prohibition
WCTU wooden cross
WCTU wooden cross

Cross, Arkansas Woman's Christian Temperance Union - Prohibition

Object number1987.011.01ab
Dateca 1900-1910
Mediumwood, paint, stain
DimensionsOverall: 30 x 42 in. (76.2 x 106.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionBrown wooden cross embellished with raised floral designs along edges. Embossed silver painted letters "Ark" and "WCTU" "Excelsior" painted on plaque attached to middle of cross.
    Framed, typewritten history of the cross, gold painted frame with glass.
    "History This cross was presented to the state W.C.T.U. about 1902 or 1903 by the school for the deaf, Professor Frank B. Yates, Superintendent, Sidney King, Wood Carving instructor. Its first trip was to the World Convention at Geneva, Switzerland. It accompanied the flag to all world and national conventions thereafter until 1921. Lulu Markwell"
    Status
    Not on view
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