Name/Title
1877 Concentric Circle Designs FlagEntry/Object ID
ARC_WT_HL_0003Description
In September 2023, the flag was found inside a honeybee tree located in Section H-1 of the cemetery. While its authenticity hasn't been confirmed yet, it has been lodged in the tree for quite some time. The flag was located in a beehive during the extraction of honeycombs, following the tree's split and fall the previous autumn. The tree's natural antibacterial and moisture-reducing properties played a crucial role in preserving the flag over the years. The flag exhibits significant deterioration, characterized by frayed edges, discoloration, and a noticeable loss of fabric integrity, resulting from prolonged exposure.
It is believed that the flag was placed at the grave of a veteran buried in Glenwood, as several veteran graves are nearby. Notably, the flag features one of the Concentric Circle Designs from 1877, showcasing 38 stars, a design widely popular during the Civil War and into the late 1800s.Textile Type
FlagContext
The flag symbolizes the military and Civil War history connected to Glenwood Cemetery, honoring the significant events and figures associated with that era.Collection
Glenwood Cemetery Walking and Archive Tour HighlightsMade/Created
Manufacturer
unknownTime Period
19th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Lexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
flags, civil wars, veteransLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
FlagsSearch Terms
Flag, Bees, Concentric, 1800s, Civil WarDimensions
Dimension Description
FlagHeight
1-5/8 inWidth
18-1/2 inDepth
12-7/8 inCondition
Reason for Exam
ExhibitionOverall Condition
DilapitatedCondition Type
Missing Areas / Holes, Tear, Discoloration, Frayed / FrayingDate Examined
Oct 3, 2025Surface
The textile shows extensive deterioration from exposure, with frayed edges, discoloration, and loss of fabric integrity.Create Date
October 7, 2025Update Date
August 21, 2026
