American flag

1896-1902

Place madeUnited States, North America

Wool, cotton, metal grommets

Overall: 55 x 91 1/2 in. ( 139.7 x 232.4 cm )

Gift of Mr. Samuel L. Israel

1942.548

This was the last U.S. flag to be lowered at the palace in Havana, Cuba, when the American troops evacuated the city in 1902.

DescriptionWool machine-sewn U.S. flag with forty-five cotton stars applied to both sides of the blue canton (three rows of eight stars interspaced with three rows of seven stars); thirteen red and white stripes; white hoist with metal grommets a each end.

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