Collection Highlights
Great Attraction at the Masonic Hall...Joice Heth
Date:
1835
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1835.49
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag: 40 stars
Object Number:
1942.472
Date:
1867-1875
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal grommets
Dimensions:
Overall: 57 3/4 x 91 1/2 in. ( 146.7 x 232.4 cm )
Description:
Wool machine-sewn U.S. flag with thirty-seven white cotton stars on both sides of the blue canton (three rows of seven stars, two rows of eight at top and bottom); thirteen red and white stripes; white cotton hoist with metal grommets at each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Joseph H. Freelander
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
