Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag: blue & white bands w/stars in center
Object Number:
INV.12218
Date:
1900-1925
Medium:
Cotton, wood
Dimensions:
flag: 12 x 18 in. ( 30.5 x 45.7 cm )
flagstaff: 32 x 3/8 in. ( 81.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Cotton printed flag with two blue stripes divided by a white stripe; five blue stars printed in the center; nailed to wooden flagstaff with metal nails at top and bottom of the hoist; gold painted finial on flagstaff.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
