Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wood fragment from the flag staff at Fort Sumter
Object Number:
235
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
written: on envelope; "from the/ Flag Staff / Fort Sumpter (sic)"
Description:
Relic wood from the flag staff at Fort Sumter; rectangular sliver of wood in envelope with inscription.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.