hand-sewn linen with canton having a larger six-pointed central star surrounded by a ring of eleven, five-pointed stars with two five-pointed stars in the corners at hoist and along the fly end of canton. The fly has only eight stripes, appears never to have had the 15 required by the Flag Act of January 13, 1794, or even the earlier and later 13 stripes; 32.25 x 67". Family tradition holds that this flag was used at Perry's victory during the battle of Lake Erie. Includes letters between the family in which the flag descended and the National Museum of American History. Condition: Considerable wear with patching in several places, hoist completely missing, still fabric has considerable integrity.
hand-sewn linen with canton having a larger six-pointed central star surrounded by a ring of eleven, five-pointed stars with two five-pointed stars in the corners at hoist and along the fly end of canton. The fly has only eight stripes, appears never to have had the 15 required by the Flag Act of January 13, 1794, or even the earlier and later 13 stripes; 32.25 x 67". Family tradition holds that this flag was used at Perry's victory during the battle of Lake Erie. Includes letters between the family in which the flag descended and the National Museum of American History. Condition: Considerable wear with patching in several places, hoist completely missing, still fabric has considerable integrity.
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