Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flagstaff
Object Number:
1940.75cd
Date:
1912-1940
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
c: 84 x 1 3/4 in. ( 213.4 x 4.4 cm )
d: 35 x 1 3/4 in. ( 88.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Flagstaff of the George Washington Post of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.); wooden staff with metal cuff 2/3 of its length down, threaded interior on upper half, screw on top of lower half, allows the staff to screw together; metal half ball finial that originally was surmounted by an eagle (only talons extant); metal ovoid tip at base held on with a screw.
Gallery Label:
This flagstaff belonged to the George Washington Post of the Grand Army of the Republic. (G.A.R.)
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry S. Sturgis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
