On a purple background the emblem of the Elks Club, consisting of the head of an adult male elk over two crossed U.S. Flags inside a demi,-wreath, over a white scroll trimmed in golden yellow and inscribed 1911; above the elks antlers is a circular clock face with Roman numerals and black hands set at 11:00; above is a red 5 point star, one point up, with golden yellow rays; banner is further worded , in golden yellow lettering, B.P.O. Elks along with the Latin motto, Corvus Alces; on the hang down at the top is the lodge designation, IRVINGTON LODGE #1245.
From the Louise Veninga Collection.
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
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Width of Hoist | 53.5 |
Length of Fly | 35 |
Stripes | |
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Size of Hoist | 2 |
Stars | |
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Are there stars on obverse? | no |
Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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Description of Crest/Emblem | On a[purple background the emblem of the Elks Club, consisting of the head of an adult male elk over two crossed U.S. Flags inside a demi,-wreath, over a white scroll trimmed in golden yellow and inscribed 1911; above the elks antlers is a circular clock face with Roman numerals and black hands set at 11:00; above is a red 5 point star, one point up, with golden yellow rays; banner is further worded , in golden yellow lettering, B.P.O. Elks along with the Latin motto, Corvus Alces; on the hang down at the top is the lodge designation, IRVINGTON LODGE #1245. |
Fabric | |
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Fabric | Velvet |
Stitching | |
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Stitching | Combination |
Comments on Stitching | Hand & Machine stitching |
Thread | |
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Type of Thread | needs analysis |
Thread Material | needs analysis |
Attachment | |
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Method of Attachment | Rings |
Applica | |
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Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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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 | Good |
Damage | Used, faded, some seams opening. |
Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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Date | 1911 |