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Star Pattern Collection

"Unveiling the Star Pattern: A Symbol of Valor and Craftsmanship" During the tumultuous years between 1941 and 1945, an extraordinary symbol emerged - the star pattern

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Y.W.C.A. between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Y.W.C.A. between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Y.W.C.A. between c1915 and 1918. Women making dresses at the Y.W.C.A during World War I. One dress has a striped skirt and star-patterned top which resembles an American flag

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Orbea verucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Orbea verucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Orbea Verucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Orbea verrucosa (Masson) Haw. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Orbea verrucosa (Masson) Haw. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Orbea verrucosa (Masson) Haw. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Tridentea pedunculata (Masson) L.C. Leach (Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Tridentea pedunculata (Masson) L.C. Leach (Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tridentea pedunculata (Masson) L.C. Leach (Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Grand Army of The Republic - G.A.R. Emblem Carved in Wood By Switchman at Peace Monument, 1917

Grand Army of The Republic - G.A.R. Emblem Carved in Wood By Switchman at Peace Monument, 1917. Inscribed Jack Hannah Jr

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Grand Army of The Republic - G.A.R. Emblem Carved in Wood By Switchman at Peace Monument, 1917

Grand Army of The Republic - G.A.R. Emblem Carved in Wood By Switchman at Peace Monument, 1917. Inscribed Jack Hannah Jr

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Large Pendant with Star at Centre. Creator: Daniel Mignot

Large Pendant with Star at Centre. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Large Pendant with Star at Centre

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: The Star of Kings, a Night Piece, 1630. Creator: Jan van de Velde II

The Star of Kings, a Night Piece, 1630. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
The Star of Kings, a Night Piece, 1630

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: The Evening Star, c. 1910. Creator: Henry Wolf

The Evening Star, c. 1910. Creator: Henry Wolf
The Evening Star, c. 1910

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Pa. German Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown

Pa. German Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown
Pa. German Chest, 1935/1942

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Patchwork Quilting, 1939. Creator: Harvey Thoss

Patchwork Quilting, 1939. Creator: Harvey Thoss
Patchwork Quilting, 1939

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Menology of the month of August, between 1750 and 1800. Creator: Novgorod school

Menology of the month of August, between 1750 and 1800. Creator: Novgorod school
Menology of the month of August, between 1750 and 1800

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Patchwork Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Gladys Phillips

Patchwork Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Gladys Phillips
Patchwork Quilt, c. 1937

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Christmas, 1921. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor

Christmas, 1921. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Christmas, 1921. [Publisher: Gosudarstvennoe Izd.; Place: Moscow] Additional Title(s): Rozhdestvo (Stikhi N.Gorlova.)

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: From the pageant: 'The star of Ethiopia', 1915-12. Creator: Unknown

From the pageant: "The star of Ethiopia", 1915-12. Creator: Unknown
From the pageant: "The star of Ethiopia", 1915-12

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Quilt - Applique Patterns with Border, c. 1936. Creator: Lily Capson

Quilt - Applique Patterns with Border, c. 1936. Creator: Lily Capson
Quilt - Applique Patterns with Border, c. 1936

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Flat Iron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Filippo Porreca

Flat Iron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Filippo Porreca
Flat Iron Holder, c. 1938

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Medals, Decorations, Etc. - Medal of Honor, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Medals, Decorations, Etc

Medals, Decorations, Etc. - Medal of Honor, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Medals, Decorations, Etc
Medals, Decorations, Etc. - Medal of Honor, 1910

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Philip Johnson

Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Philip Johnson
Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1937

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Allegory of Science or Astronomy, 1856. Creator: Nicolas Auguste Galimard

Allegory of Science or Astronomy, 1856. Creator: Nicolas Auguste Galimard
Allegory of Science or Astronomy, 1856

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Medal of Honor, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Unknown

Medal of Honor, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Unknown
Medal of Honor

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: U. S. Army Medal of Honor with neck band, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Unknown

U. S. Army Medal of Honor with neck band, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Army Medal of Honor with neck band. Photo shows the U.S. Army Medal of Honor, also called the Congressional Medal of Honor

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Women from all fields have joined the production army, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942

Women from all fields have joined the production army, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
Women from all fields have joined the production army, Corpus Christi, Texas. Miss Grace Weaver, a civil service worker at the Naval Air Base, and a school teacher before the war

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Painting the American insignia on airplane wings is a job that Mrs... Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942

Painting the American insignia on airplane wings is a job that Mrs... Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942
Painting the American insignia on airplane wings is a job that Mrs. Irma Lee McElroy, a former office worker, does with precision and patriotic zeal. Mrs

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Drawing for Plate 9: From the Portfolio 'Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania', c. 1939. Creator: Unknown

Drawing for Plate 9: From the Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania", c. 1939. Creator: Unknown
Drawing for Plate 9: From the Portfolio " Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania", c. 1939

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Cornelius Frazier

Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Cornelius Frazier
Applique Quilt, c. 1936

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Star of Bethlehem Quilt, c. 1940. Creator: Sylvia DeZon

Star of Bethlehem Quilt, c. 1940. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Star of Bethlehem Quilt, c. 1940

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Patchwork Quilt - 'Evening Star', c. 1936. Creator: Lon Cronk

Patchwork Quilt - "Evening Star", c. 1936. Creator: Lon Cronk
Patchwork Quilt - " Evening Star", c. 1936

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Iron Stand, c. 1940. Creator: Austin L. Davison

Iron Stand, c. 1940. Creator: Austin L. Davison
Iron Stand, c. 1940

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Fulton fish market hooker, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Fulton fish market hooker, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market hooker. [Poster: 170 and one WaC (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps) Fulton Markets Men Serving Our Country ]

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Fragment star pattern griffins 950-1050 Iraq

Fragment star pattern griffins 950-1050 Iraq
Fragment with star pattern and griffins, 950-1050. Iraq or Iran, Buyid period. Plain weave variation with supplementary weft: silk; overall: 40.3 x 30.5 cm (15 7/8 x 12 in.)

Background imageStar Pattern Collection: Crux constellation

Crux constellation. View of the Crux constellation in the southern hemisphere with the Milky Way running through it. This constellatin is dominated by the pattern of stars (asterism)



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"Unveiling the Star Pattern: A Symbol of Valor and Craftsmanship" During the tumultuous years between 1941 and 1945, an extraordinary symbol emerged - the star pattern. Its significance was not only rooted in its association with the prestigious Medal of Honor but also in its mysterious creator, whose identity remains unknown to this day. One captivating image from this era showcases a U. S. Army Medal of Honor adorned with a neck band. This powerful emblem represents bravery and sacrifice, serving as a constant reminder of those who went above and beyond for their country. In another remarkable photograph, we witness skilled artisans painting the American insignia on airplane wings at Corpus Christi Air Base in Texas during 1942. Their meticulous workmanship ensured that these aircraft proudly displayed their allegiance to America's cause. But it wasn't just men who contributed to this production army; women from all fields joined forces too. In Corpus Christi during 1942, Mrs. . Took up the task of painting airplane wings with the American insignia alongside her male counterparts. These images highlight how women played an integral role in supporting their nation during times of war. The star pattern extended beyond military symbolism into various forms of artistry as well. A drawing from "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania" depicts Plate 9 featuring this enchanting motif, showcasing its enduring popularity even outside official contexts. Quilts became canvases for creativity where stars shone brightly amidst intricate patchwork designs. From Cornelius Frazier's Applique Quilt crafted around 1936 to Sylvia DeZon's Star of Bethlehem Quilt dating back to approximately 1940, these masterpieces showcased both skillful needlework and artistic expression. Even everyday objects embraced the allure of stars within their design. Lon Cronk's Patchwork Quilt titled "Evening Star, " created circa 1936, exemplifies how this celestial symbol found its way into the fabric of daily life. Austin L.