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The Indian Hunter
1860
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Brown patinated bronze
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Luce Center
Flag: 34 Star American Flag
Title
Flag: 34 Star American Flag
Object name
Flag
Date
1865
Medium
Wool, cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 71 1/2 x 110 1/2 in. ( 181.6 x 280.7 cm )
Description
Hand and machine sewn wool U.S. flag with 34 white cotton stars in the canton; thirteen red and white stripes.
Credit Line
Gift of Miriam J. Buckhout
Object Number
1955.21
Gallery Label
This U.S. flag was made by the donor's grandmother, Hannah Maria Dean. It was hung from her home on West 38th Street during the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln. She made the flag because she was unable to purchase one.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
