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Flag: 38 stars

1876-1889

Place madeUnited States, North America

Wool, cotton, metal grommets

Overall: 51 1/2 x 88 1/2 in. ( 130.8 x 224.8 cm )

Gift of Katherine D. Jackson in memory of her son First Lieut. William F. Jackson, killed in the line of duty in Belgium, June 17, 1945

1951.72

DescriptionWool machine sewn U.S. flag with thirty-eight cotton printed stars in five rows (three rows of eight divided by two rows of seven) on the canton; thirteen red and white stripes; white cotton hoist with metal grommets along its length, inscription on hoist.

Markingsprinted: on hoist: "PATENTED/ APR. 26TH 1870/ AMERICAN ENSIGN/ 7 FT"

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