cover image: Republic of Liberia

20.500.12592/mt917j

Republic of Liberia

Cloth commemorating the Liberian anniversary of independence. This cloth features two large black-and-white portraits of the President of the Republic of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the left, and the Vice President Joseph N. Boakai on the right. Their images are bracketed by two Liberian flags, with the words "Republic of Liberia" above. It is set against a cerulean background printed with a floral geometric pattern of red, black, and cerulean with white polka-dots. Along the corners are unfurling banners with the words "Happy Independence." Text along the selvage edge reads: Soft Wax Finish, NIS No. TL-211, and Guaranteed Delux Made in Nigeria 4906
cotton textiles — liberia commemorative textile fabrics — liberia johnson-sirleaf, ellen, 1938- politics, practical — liberia
Description of object
Cotton ; 3.5 feet by 2.5 feet
Format of Original
Three dimensional object
Published in
Liberia
Series
Images of Commemorative Fabrics from Africa