Collection Highlights
Kast
Date:
1675-1690
Object Number:
1941.914
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag: American Flag
Object Number:
1941.755
Date:
1863
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 69 x 104 in. ( 175.3 x 264.2 cm )
Description:
Wool machine sewn U.S. flag with thirty-five white cotton stars hand sewn onto the canton; thirteen red and white stripes; white cotton hoist with metal rings sewn along its length.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this U.S. flag was used during the Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. W. J. Smith
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
