Memorial Quilt for Tuskegee Airman 2d Lt. James McCullin

Object Details

Created by: Vivian Lucille McCullin, American
Subject of: Second Lieutenant James L. McCullin, American, 1919 - 1943; Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946; 99th Pursuit Squadron, American, 1941 - 1949

Description: A quilt made in memory of Lt. James McCullin. The majority of the quilt's background is a tan fabric with a dotted blue floral design. The border of the quilt is navy blue fabric with a dotted tan floral design. In the center of the quilt is a printed photograph of James McCullin dressed as a World War II pilot. Around the portrait are triangular pieces of the blue fabric forming a sunburst pattern. Around the edges of the quilt are pieces of fabric with images and text printed on them. Many of these pieces are McCullin's personal documents such as his diploma, Army certification, and correspondence with the War Department concerning his disappearance in 1943. The images include the plane he flew, his grave, and the building named after him at Kentucky State University.

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the McCullin Family, in memory of Second Lieutenant James L. McCullin

after 1943

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible; Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Place depicted: Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America; Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America; Italy, Europe; Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States, North and Central America

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Classification: Textiles and Quilts; Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Aeronautics; Families; Military; Tuskegee Airmen; World War II

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