FLAG-AMERICAN, WITH 48 STARS

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

FLAG-AMERICAN, WITH 48 STARS

Entry/Object ID

89.26.1.2

Description

One American flag constructed of "SUPREME" TM 75% nylon and 25% wool, 2.2 ply fabric, with traditional field of blue with 48 appliqu‚d white fabric stars zigzag stitched onto both sides of the field, seven red stripes and six white stripes sewn together with double needle lock stitching, fly hem with folded under edge and triple needle lock stitching, white canvas heading and #2 solid brass rolled rim tooth grommets (2 - one at each end of heading) and nylon label. Nylon label sewn at one end near grommet that reads: "The Color Guard (in black)/WEST CHESTER, PA. 19382/(215) 793-1274 (in red)" and stamped in black ink on heading to left of the label "3' x 5'".

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Search Terms

Ceremonial Artifact, Flags

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Object Name

Flags