Obverse - 1
Reverse - 1
Reverse - Detail
ZFC0539
U.S. Flag Pillow Case
Sub-collection: U.S. PatrioticItem is a white pillow case to which an 10.25 X 15 inch cotton U.S. flag has been sewn.
Patriotic items of this kind were popular after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01.
From the Louise Veninga Collection
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 29 |
| Length of Fly | 18.5 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 5.75 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 8 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | stars are on a 50 star US parade flag sewn to a pillow case. |
| Size of Stars | 0.5 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 0.75 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 0.75 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 0.75 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 0.5 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 50 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Printed |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 13 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Red |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
| Comments on Stripes | Flag sewn onto pillow case has been "tea dyed" in order to give it an aged look. |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Emblem is the U.S. flag sewn to a pillow case. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Pillow is inserted into case and the case is buttoned shut. Emblem set into field |
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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| Research Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Public Copy & Signs |
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 | Pillow case is like new |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 2001 |