Name/Title

13 Star Flag

Description

13 star American flag. Made of light, gauzy, wool bunting material. Machine stitched stripes and hand stitched stars. Flag belonged to Capt. James Shortwell of Newcastle.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

circa 1840

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Width

162.5 cm

Length

294.5 cm

Material

Wool

Color

Red, White, Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Fading