Reverse
ZFC0079
United States // 48-Star Flag
Sub-collection: Star Spangled Banner Flag HouseUnited States // 48-Star Flag
Used at Virginia State College in the 1920's
Small on stick to hold
Goes with ZFC0080
Purchased in Petersburg, VA., May, 1927. Used in Flag Drill in May Day exercises at Virginia Normal & Industrial Institute. In 1927, this school became Virginia State College as it remains to this day. Attached to original staff/stick
A noteworthy flag from the Star Spangled Banner Flag House Collection.
No description
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 10.75 |
| Length of Fly | 16 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | 8-8-8-8-8-8 horizontal rows |
| Size of Stars | 1.75 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 48 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Printed |
| 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 |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
| Comments on Fabric | Bunting |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Thread Material | Cotton |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Mounted on staff |
| Method of Attachment | Wire Stapled |
Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | White discolored to yellow. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1912-1959 |