Plumstead Flag

Textile

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Plumstead Flag

Description

Forty-five star American flag that once flew from the topmast of the sloop Fanny F. Sewn by Wiscasset woman Antoinette McCarty Plumstead for her husband Asa Willard Plumstead's ship in 1896.

Made/Created

Artist

Maria Antoinette McCarty Plumstead

Date made

1896

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

City

Wiscasset

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Flag was made in 1896 by Maria Plumstead for her husband Asa Plumstead's sloop the Fanny F., named for their daughter Frances.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

457 in

Width

274 cm

Dimension Notes

It is a 15 by 9 foot flag

Material

Cotton

Color

Red, White, Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Good