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
Flag: 35 stars
Object Number:
1943.187
Date:
1861-1863
Medium:
Wool, cotton, linen, metal grommets
Dimensions:
Overall: 31 3/8 x 61 1/2 in. ( 79.7 x 156.2 cm )
Marks:
printed: on hoist: "5 xx"
Description:
Wool hand-sewn U.S. flag with thirty-four white cotton stars in the canton; thirteen red and white stripes; natural linen hoist with metal grommets at each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Harry Shaw Newman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
