Flag: Sons of Rhode Island

Flag: Sons of Rhode Island
Title
Flag: Sons of Rhode Island
Object name 
Banner
Date 
1862
Medium 
Silk
Dimensions 
Overall: 74 1/2 x 65 in. ( 189.2 x 165.1 cm )
Description 
Blue silk painted banner of the Sons of Rhode Island; red medallion in the center highlighted with gold decoration and the inscription, "The/ Sons/ of/ Rhode Island" in gold letters; above the medallion is an American bald eagle and below is a green swag with two tassels hanging from each side inscribed, "Organized May 1862"; at the bottom is a bundle of gold arrows; gold scroll border; gold silk fringe around the three fly sides; six navy blue ribbons across the top to tie to the black painted banner staff with acorn finials.
Object Number 
INV.11434
Marks 
painted: in the medallion: "The/ Sons/ of/ Rhode Island" painted: on the swag: "Organized May 1862."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group