Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag: 34 stars
Title
Flag: 34 stars
Object name
Flag
Date
1861-1862
Medium
Wool, cotton, linen, metal grommets
Dimensions
Overall: 50 x 112 in. ( 127 x 284.5 cm )
Description
Wool machine sewn U.S. flag with thirty-four white cotton stars applied to both sides of the canton (four rows of seven stars divided by a row of six stars); thirteen red and white stripes; linen hoist with metal grommets at each end.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Harold Riker Applegate
Object Number
1940.877
Marks
printed: on hoist: "J B Sewing Co MAKER/ 28 Cortland St. N Y"
Gallery Label
This U.S. flag was flown by the 71st Regiment at the second battle of Bull Run. It was carried by a man who served as a substitute for John D. Brassington. The flag was drawn for by his heirs and won by his daughter Mary E. Applegate, March 16, 1911.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
