The combination of the US flag and the rose was a popular motif. Usually called American Beauties these crochet pieces were popular home front patriotic textiles.
From the Louise Veninga Collection.
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
No Description
Hoist & Fly | |
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Width of Hoist | 16.25 |
Length of Fly | 16.5 |
Stars | |
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Size of Stars | 0.25 |
Stars | |
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Number of Stars | 48 |
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 | U.S. FLAG IN CENTER OF CROCHET ROSE. |
Fabric | |
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Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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Stitching | Hand |
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 | Fair |
Damage | STAINED. |
Displayable | yes |