Name/Title
BannerEntry/Object ID
2011.636Description
Miner Banner
length: 34 inches
width: 26 inches
Unbleached muslin, double faced, with hand painted shield of red and silver
The red field has three silver circles and a silver band
The name Miner is in capital letters and painted silver
There is a wooden dowel through top pocket seam with silk cream bows at each end
An oaktag card has been sewn to lower edge of banner and reads:
"This banner was carried by Harry Miner of the 9TH generation of Miner's
in the Pagent of early settlers of Stonington
at the centenial(centennial) The Battle of Stonington Aug 10,1914"
( notice spelling errors)
general information on banner symbols:
red---military strength
circles of white/silver----worthy of trust
band across middle----military belt or girdle of honorCollection
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