Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag: Pine Tree Flag
Object Number:
INV.12269g
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, wood
Dimensions:
flag: 4 x 6 in. ( 10.2 x 15.2 cm )
flagstaff: 11 x 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Silk printed white flag with a green pine tree in the center; nailed to a black wood flagstaff with a gold painted finial.
Gallery Label:
The pine tree flag was originally the flag of the Massachussetts Colony. In 1776 it became the ensign of Naval Vessels.
Credit Line:
Charles M. Lefferts Collection
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
