Pillow sham made for Edward Drab, CCC Camp #657, Elcho, Langlade County, 1933. When Edward Drab of Antigo enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps, his sister created handmade items to commemorate the event. This appliqueed pillowcase is embroidered with the slogan “When we finish our part/ A new day will dawn” in red thread.  via: Langlade County Historical Society by way of Wisconsin Decorative Arts Database
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Pillow sham made for Edward Drab, CCC Camp #657, Elcho, Langlade County, 1933.

When Edward Drab of Antigo enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps, his sister created handmade items to commemorate the event. This appliqueed pillowcase is embroidered with the slogan “When we finish our part/ A new day will dawn” in red thread. 

via: Langlade County Historical Society by way of Wisconsin Decorative Arts Database

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