Banner
Classification:
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Silk, metallic fringe
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 x 36 in. ( 88.9 x 91.4 cm )
Description:
Shield shaped silk parade banner of the City Club of New York; white silk with a stripe of red silk down the center; on the left a gold and blue painted shield of the City of New York (Astor arms), beavers and cider casks divided by the arms of a windmill, above a red sewn castle turret and the inscription, "GOOD GOVERNMENT/ CLUB/ D"; on the right, inscribed at the top, "FOR/ THE/ CITY" above a red sewn castle turret and another painted City shield; trimmed with yellow and metallic ribbon; metallic fringe along the bottom; backed with red silk; four tied ribbons across top.
Credit Line:
Lent by the City Club of New York
Object Number:
X.532
Marks:
painted: all over: "GOOD/ GOVERNMENT/ CLUB/ D/ FOR/ THE/ CITY"
handwritten: along bottom: "Richard Welling President"
Gallery Label:
The City Club of New York was established in 1892 to promote social interaction among men interested in efficient city government and the election of "fit persons" to municipal office. The club published an annual report as well as books and pamphlets on rapid transit, bridges, public charities, the water supply, the school calander, the police department, and the city charter.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
30711
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Banner: The Victory Liberty Loan
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 1/4 x 29 1/8 in. ( 87 x 74 cm )
Description:
Victory Liberty Loan banner; red ground with a central white rectangular field; in the field, "V/ THE VICTORY/ LIBERTY LOAN/ INDUSTRIAL HONOR EMBLEM/ AWARDED BY THE/ UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT" printed in red and blue; white cotton hoist across the top with metal grommets at each end.
Object Number:
INV.12334
Marks:
printed: center: "V/ THE VICTORY/ LIBERTY LOAN/ INDUSTRIAL HONOR EMBLEM/ AWARDED BY THE/ UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT"
printed: lower right corner of white field: "GRINNELL LITHO., CO. N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
30709
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Banner: Victory Liberty Loan...
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 3/4 x 29 1/4 in. ( 85.7 x 74.3 cm )
Description:
Victory Liberty Loan banner; red ground with a central white rectangular field; in the field, "V/ THE VICTORY/ LIBERTY LOAN/ INDUSTRIAL HONOR EMBLEM/ AWARDED BY THE/ UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT" printed in red and blue; white cotton hoist across the top with metal grommets at each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Samuel B. Smith
Object Number:
1953.290
Marks:
printed: center:"V/ THE VICTORY/ LIBERTY LOAN/ INDUSTRIAL HONOR EMBLEM/ AWARDED BY THE/ UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT"
printed: lower right corner of white field: "GRINNEL LITHO., CO. N. Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
30708
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flag: Red Cross Flag of England
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, wood
Dimensions:
flag: 4 x 6 in. ( 10.2 x 15.2 cm )
flagstaff: 11 x 1/8 in. ( 27.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Silk printed Red Cross flag of England; white silk ground with a red cross; nailed to a black wood flagstaff with a gold painted finial.
Credit Line:
Charles M. Lefferts Collection, 1923
Object Number:
INV.12269b
Gallery Label:
Sebastian Cabot landed at Labrador in 1497. He planted the first flag on American soil, the Red Cross of England, the ensign of King Henry VII.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
30691
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flag: 15 Star American Flag
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, wood
Dimensions:
flag: 4 x 6 in. ( 10.2 x 15.2 cm )
flagstaff: 11 x 1/8 in. ( 27.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Miniature silk printed fifteen-star and -stripe U.S. flag with a star-wreath in the canton; nailed to a black flagstaff with a gold painted finial.
Credit Line:
Charles M. Lefferts Collection
Object Number:
INV.12269a
Gallery Label:
In 1791, Vermont joined the Union, followed by Kentucky in 1792. In consequence, two additional stars and stripes were added to the flag. It is the only flag style with more than thirteen stripes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
30688
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flag: red/3 white stars and fringe
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 61 in. ( 101.6 x 154.9 cm )
Description:
Silk Lieutenant General's flag with three white stars in a row on a red ground; gold silk fringe trim on the three sides of the fly.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert Lee Bullard
Object Number:
1948.63
Gallery Label:
This flag was presented to Robert Lee Bullard when he attained the rank of Lieutenant General in the U.S. Army.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
30687
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Handkerchief
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 7/8 x 15 3/4 in. ( 37.8 x 40 cm )
Description:
White cambric handkerchief with whitework monogram at one corner, the letters have a fret pattern and are entwined in ivy vines, there is drawnwork along inside edge of hem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Object Number:
1969.62.9
Marks:
embroidered: at one corner: "A E F"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30684
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Handkerchief
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 5/8 x 15 7/8 in. ( 39.7 x 40.3 cm )
Description:
White cambric handkerchief with hand embroidered whitework monogram at one corner and drawnwork along the inner edge of the hem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Object Number:
1969.62.8
Marks:
embroidered: at one corner: "A E F"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30683
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flag: 21 Star Flag, 1819 replica, in box
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1969
Medium:
Cotton, metal grommets
Dimensions:
Overall: 47 3/4 x 73 in. ( 121.3 x 185.4 cm )
Description:
Cotton U.S. reproduction flag with twenty-one stars in the blue printed canton; thirteen red and white stripes; white hoist with metal grommets at each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New York Bank for Savings, through Mr. William P. Schweickert, Senoir Vice President
Object Number:
1969.29
Marks:
embroidered: tag on hoist: "WGN Flag Co./ 7984 S. Chicago Ave./ Chicago, ILL."
Gallery Label:
The New York Bank for Savings, on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary, handed out to its patrons this replica flag, which was the official flag of the U.S. in 1819 when the bank opened. The flag was meant to be flown at the time. Once a flag has been the official flag of the U.S., it may be displayed in any circumstances where a present (50 star) flag is appropriate.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1969
eMuseum Object ID:
30682
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Handkerchief
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/8 x 15 1/2 in. ( 38.4 x 39.4 cm )
Description:
White cambric handkerchief with hand embroidered whitework monogram and drawnwork along the edge of hem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Object Number:
1969.62.7
Marks:
embroidered: at one corner: "A E F"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30681
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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