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American flag

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1860-1865
Materials:
cloth
Measurements:
overall: 37 in x 61 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0262
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Textiles

Description

This is an American flag made with cotton and linen, with seven red stripes and six white stripes. In the canton are thirty-six white stars against a blue background. The left side of the flag has a 2 in wide white border applied, with three metal grommets for hanging the flag. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum