Revival Banner ("Old Time Bible Revival")
ca. 1930
Medium
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Classification
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr.
Accession Number
1994.4.3
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of American folk art with the *Revival Banner ("Old Bible Revival")*, a textile creation from around 1930. Crafted by an unidentified artist using fiber arts techniques—likely hand-painted oriquéd cotton or similar fabric—this banner served as a bold roadside or tent sign, proclaiming fiery religious gatherings with its evocative title. Tags like "revival," "sign," and "acher" evoke the thunderous sermons and communal fervor of the era. Dating to the early years of the Great Depression, this piece captures the heart of "old-time" Bible revivals, a staple of rural A...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –