Collection Highlights
View from Cozzen's Hotel Near West Point, N.Y.
Date:
1863
Object Number:
S-189
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pennant
Object Number:
1946.25
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal grommet
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 36 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 91.8 cm )
Description:
Commission pennant of the U.S.S. Swearer; blue wool canton with seven white cotton stars; originally red and white striped fly tapering to a point; white cotton hoist with a metal grommet in the center.
Gallery Label:
The U.S.S. Swearer, was commanded by Lieutenant Commander John M. Trent, U.S. Naval Reserve, the donor of this pennant.
Credit Line:
Gift of John M. Trent
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
