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