Collection Highlights
Fort Hamilton Polka Redowa
Date:
1852
Object Number:
PR.020.1.1
Medium:
Color Lithograph.
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Museum Collections
Fragment of flag of a Virginia Regiment from the battle of Chancellorsville
Object Number:
INV.12233
Date:
1861-1863
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 24.1 x 3.5 cm )
Marks:
ink inscription: on envelope containing flag: "No 65/Piece of the flag/of a Virginia/Rejiment (sic). Rebel 1/at the Battle of Cnancellorsville."
Description:
Fragment of wool Virginia Regimental flag consisting of length of red and length of white stitched together; flag used at the battle of Chancellorsville.
Gallery Label:
The battle of Chancellorsville (Virginia), a major southern victory, took place on May 2 and 3, 1863.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
