Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flagstaff
Object Number:
INV.11439ab
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Each (a and b): 70 × 2 in. (177.8 × 5.1 cm)
Description:
Wooden flagstaff that tapers toward the top; metal cuff at center, bottom half has screw top, upper half is threaded on the interior to attach the two halves together; metal tip finial; screw hooks at top and bottom of upper half to attach flag to staff.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
