Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag: 36 stars
Object Number:
1954.14
Date:
1864-1867
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal grommets
Dimensions:
Overall: 53 1/2 x 93 1/4 in. ( 135.9 x 236.9 cm )
Description:
Wool machine sewn U.S. flag with thirty-six white (six rows of six stars) cotton stars on a teal canton; thirteen red and white stripes; white cotton hoist with metal grommets at each end.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this flag was used at the burial of Sgt. John MacLachlan at Fort Sumter, during the Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Parker W. Barnum
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
