Wood fragment from the flag staff at Fort Sumter
ca. 1861
Place madeCharleston, South Carolina, United States, North America
Wood
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm )
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
235
DescriptionRelic wood from the flag staff at Fort Sumter; rectangular sliver of wood in envelope with inscription.MarkingsWritten on envelope: "from the / Flag Staff / Fort Sumpter (sic)"
ClassificationsHISTORIC RELICS
Oliver Hazard Perry
1796-1910
INV.841
