Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
battle flag
Object Number:
INV.8018
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Satin, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 x 14 1/2 in. ( 63.5 x 36.8 cm )
Description:
Satin hand-sewn U.S. flag with black paper stars glued to the canton (appears that they were once in two circles).
Gallery Label:
It is believed that this flag was carried during the War of 1812.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
