U.S.S. Constitution

1949

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Silk

Overall: 33 1/2 x 32 1/2 in. ( 85.1 x 82.6 cm )

Gift of Edgar C. Hyman Co., Inc.

1949.143

The frigate U.S.S. Constitution, built in 1793, is the oldest commissioned battleship in the U.S. Naval fleet. It is currently docked at the Charlestown Naval Yard, Charlestown, MA.

DescriptionSilk printed kerchief with an image of the frigate U.S.S. Constitution at full sail; printed in teal, light-blue and black on a white ground; paper label attatched at lower right corner.

Markingsprinted: lower right corner: "Echo" printed: on label: "ECHO Originations/ I.M. REG. U.S. PAT. OFF."

ClassificationsTEXTILES