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mourning flag
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- unknown
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- cloth, paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 5 3/4 in x 7 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0083
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Textiles
Description
Small American flag is printed with thirteen red and white stripes and a small blue field in the top proper left corner with thirty-four stars arranged in the shape of a larger star. Black braid and black silk fabric trim the flag on three sides. A large black silk net rosette is attached at the top proper left corner. The flag is mounted on paper board. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum This flag was used at the time of Abraham Lincoln's funeral in 1865.
