Flag

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Flag

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.234 a-b

Description

Flag on pole, Brigadier General's flag: two piece pole with brass spade-shaped tip, two part wooden pole screws together at brass connector: rounded hollow end; flag attached by leather loop and pin; red flag with white 5-pointed star on both sides of flag; double stitched edge; single stitch for star.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1914

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.87.234 A-B

MP.87.234a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Flag

Width

37-1/4 in

Length

58-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 37 1/4 x 58 1/4 in. (94.6 x 148 cm)

Material

Steel, Leather, brass, Cotton

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Stained moth holes; bottom of leather strap broken, brass tip dirty and loose, scratches on pole; possibly missing 2nd leather stap, chip on pole; wear at end of pole.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

John Delafield, Esquire

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

B. is pole

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom