29 star American flag. Stars are arranged in two circles. There is a large star in the center surrounded by a circle of 10 smaller stars. This small circle is then surrounded by a large circle of 14 larger stars. There is also one star in each corner of the blue field. The flag is all hand stitched. "R.H. Colburn" is written on the edge that attaches to the pole. Flag is made of light, gauzy wool material.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1846 - 1848
Time Period
Mid 19th Century
Place
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Pencil
Location
Edge of flag that attaches to pole
Transcription
"R.H. Colburn"
Dimensions
Width
273 cm
Length
340 cm
Material
Wool
Color
Red, White, Blue
Condition
Overall Condition
Poor
Condition Detail
Tear, Fading, Frayed / Fraying
Notes
Flag is in poor condition. The field is ripping off from the edge that attaches to the pole, only handing on by a few threads
