U.S.S. New Orleans

ca. 1898

Place madeUnited States, North America

Silk, paint

Overall: 9 3/8 x 15 1/4 in. ( 23.8 x 38.7 cm )

Gift of Bella C. Landauer

1942.372

The U.S.S. New Orleans was purchased by the U.S. Navy March 16, 1898. The protected cruiser sailed May 17 for service in the Spanish-American War, joining the Flying Squadron off Santiago de Cuba. Through the summer New Orleans cruised on blockade between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Guantanomo Bay, Cuba, capturing a French blockade runner. She arrived in Philadelphia October 20th for the Peace Jubilee, then prepared to New York to launch peacetime service.

DescriptionEmbroidered picture in red, white, blue and black silk floss on painted satin; image of the protected cruiser U.S.S. New Orleans flying U.S. flag in center with inscription beneath in painted ocean setting; stitches include satin, straight, knots.

MarkingsEmbroidered at bottom center: "U.S.S. NEW ORLEANS"

ClassificationsTEXTILES

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