Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag of honor
Object Number:
2003.7
Date:
2002
Medium:
Polyester
Dimensions:
Overall: 44 x 62 in. ( 111.8 x 157.5 cm )
Marks:
inscription: Printed on flag: "This flag contains the names of those killed in the terrorist attacks on 9.11/Now and forever it will represents their immortality/We shall never forget them"
Description:
Polyester American flag printed: "This flag contains the names of those killed in the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Now and forever it will represent their immortality / We shall never forget them".
Gallery Label:
This flag was purchased by the donor from a street vendor in the Wall Street area, approximately one year after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Andrew P. Hofer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
