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Gift of George W. Cheney, Jr., 1974.6.102 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
British Flag
Gift of George W. Cheney, Jr., 1974.6.102 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

British Flag

Original Owner (American, 1888 - 1965)
Date1917-1918
MediumMachine-stitched; Plain woven wool
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 22 1/4 x 27in. (56.5 x 68.6cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of George W. Cheney, Jr.
Object number1974.6.102
DescriptionBritish flag consisting of a red field with the union jack in the canton. The flag is a single piece of dyed wool with a red field and England's union flag, or jack, in the canton. The top edge is a selvage edge and the other three edges are machine hemmed.
Status
Not on view
Gift of George W. Cheney, Jr., 1974.6.104 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
George Wells Cheney Sr.
1917-1918
Gift of George W. Cheney, Jr., 1974.6.101 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
George Wells Cheney Sr.
1917-1918
Gift of George W. Cheney, Jr., 1974.6.103 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
George Wells Cheney Sr.
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