USS MAINE Commisioning Pennant

Textile

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

USS MAINE Commisioning Pennant

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.0419

Description

This Commissioning Pennant belonged to the USS MAINE. It was recovered floating in the water the day after she sank by USS MANGROVE. 'Oct 1890' on the wide end. 'No. 2' opposite side. Grommet dated Aug 25, 1884.

Collection

USS MAINE Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1884

Time Period

19th Century

Textile Details

Textile Shape

Rectangular

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pennant

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Flag

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Organizational Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Depth

33 in