Collection Highlights
Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
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Flag: H.F.
Title
Flag: H.F.
Object name
Flag
Date
1909
Medium
Wool, cotton, metal grommets
Dimensions
Overall: 57 x 91 1/2 in. ( 144.8 x 232.4 cm )
Description
Wool flag of the Hudson Fulton Celebration; orange, white and blue horizontal stripes; "HF" sewn in the center in red wool with a green and black laurel wreath painted around; white cotton hoist with metal gommets at each end.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. A. Thatcher Holbrooke
Object Number
1942.161
Marks
sewn: center: "HF"
Gallery Label
This flag belonged to Captain Richard Henry Greene, who was a member of the New-York Historical Society. He was the father of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.