Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag: 38 stars
Object Number:
1956.191
Date:
1870
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal grommets
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 1/2 x 57 in. ( 97.8 x 144.8 cm )
Marks:
printed: on hoist: "PATENTED 1870"
Description:
Wool U.S. flag with thirty-eight cotton stars on a blue canton (four rows of seven stars divided by two rows of five); thirteen red and white stripes; white cotton hoist with three metal grommets.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert J. MacMichael
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
