Name/Title
Flag FragmentEntry/Object ID
1986.18.67Description
Framed fragment of a confederate flag, consisting of a section of blue and a section of red, both plain weave. Beneath the fragments is the penned note, "Confederate flag taken from over the capitol at Richmond, Va. Apr. 3d, 1865 at 8:30 A.M. by Maj. C. F. Branch, 9th Vt. Vol. In'fy."Context
Taken from a confederate flag that flew over Confederate capitol in Richmond, Virginia, by Major Charles Branch of Orwell, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1986.18Source or Donor
Branch, Mary C.Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Relic, HistoricNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
10-5/8 inLength
8-5/8 inMaterial
Wool, Paper, Glass, BoxwoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Branch, Charles Francis, Sr. (1845-1910)Related Places
Place
City
RichmondState/Province
VirginiaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America