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[Selfridge Field pilot's banner]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.132 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: circa 1919-1943 Pagination: 1 textile sheet Height: 48.5 cm, Width: 46.7 cm Order a Copy

A square-shaped textile piece with blue and white braided fringe. In the center, there is a blue circle with gold edge. On the blue circle is a red circle over a white star with gold wings. In each corner of the textile, there is a blue airplane. The textile is also adorned with red and gold stars between these airplanes. On the bottom, it says "Selfridge Field" in decorative red font, and below that in blue, "Michigan." On the back, there is additional lining with one edge unattached.

Williams, LeRoi S., 1919-1943

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