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Historic Stonington

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Entry/Object ID

PH 2010.0403

Description

Burgee of the New York Yacht Club, designed in 1844/45 Machine made of wool with a white cotton 5 point star Triangular shape of red and blue 1 1/2 inch canvas hoist with grommet on each end Flown on the yacht Magie which was modeled by Richard Fanning Loper in 1857 The Magic was the very first America's Cup Defender, winning that race in 1870

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Textile

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Date made

1845