Second National Flag of Confederacy given to Stuart's Horse Artillery

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Second National Flag of Confederacy given to Stuart's Horse Artillery

Entry/Object ID

1230

Description

Second National Flag of Confederacy given to Stuart's Horse Artillery after the battle of Rio Hill near Charlottesville, Virginia. Gold fringe around flag. In top right corner above crossed cannons "FROM THE LADIES of CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. TO Stuart's Horse Artillery OUR 'BRAVE DEFENDERS' ". In ornate gold leaf frame.

Acquisition

Accession

22

Source or Donor

Dawson, Louisa Fontaine Washington Chew (Mrs. Philip)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/6/14

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1864