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ZFC0163
U.S. flag, 24 stars, 1924 Lafayette Anniversary.
Sub-collection: Star Spangled Banner Flag HouseThis was originally a 48 star flag alterted in 1974 from a 48 star US national flag to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lafayette's return to America in 1824.
The 48 star flag was altered and stars redesigned by Marion Butterwick with the help of Lillian Rivkin.Used in 1974 for in the 150 year anniversary celebration of Lafayette's visit to Baltimore. Mr. Jean Hofmeister, Mr. George Conner and Mr. George J. Bereska Jr. hoisted the flag at the Flag house in Baltimore.
The United States flag had 24 stars in 1824.
An important flag from the Star Spangled Banner Flag House Collection.
Framed (outside dimensions x ).
ZFC Important Flag
Item is Framed
No description.
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 117.5 |
| Length of Fly | 67.5 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 47.5 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 37 |
Stars | |
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| Size of Stars | 5 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 5.25 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 5.25 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 5.25 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 5.5 |
| Size of Hoist | 2.25 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | yes |
| Frame Height | 70 |
| Frame Length | 120 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 24 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Sewn |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 13 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Red |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Nationality | |
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| Nation Represented | United States |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Hand |
Thread | |
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| Thread Material | Cotton |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Grommets |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Damage | Some staining |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1974 |