Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag
Object name
Flag
Date
1900-1950
Medium
Wool, cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 40 x 61 in. ( 101.6 x 154.9 cm )
Description
Reproduction machine sewn wool ensign of the South Carolina Navy with thirteen red and navy stripes with a white cotton rattlesnake in the center; blue cotton inscription above, "DONT TREAD ON ME".
Object Number
INV.11425a
Marks
sewn: above image: "DON'T TREAD ON ME"
Gallery Label
This ceremonial reproduction of a Revolutionary War South Carolina Naval ensign is based on a non-extant original. The design of the flag is derived from a mezzotint of "Commodore Hopkins, Commander-in-Chief of the American Fleet," by Thomas Hart, 1776.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.