Flag Fragment
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1862
MediumHand-stitched; cotton, wool
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 x 5 1/2in. (20.3 x 14cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.528.0
DescriptionFlag fragment of a white star reputedly from an American flag. The fragment is slightly more than one point, probably from a five pointed star, that has now faded to a light pink color with blue stains throughout. On the back side of the star fragment there are small amounts of blue wool from the canton, where the star was originally hand appliquéd to. The section at the bottom of the point would have been in the center of the original star, however due to the fact that it was cut from the flag it now has rough frayed edges.
NotesHistorical Note: According to the object file, this fragment is from the flag of the frigate USS Congress, which was sunk in battle by the ironclad CSS Virginia at Hampton Roads, Virginia, on 8 March 1862. The flag was reportedly underwater until the end of the war at which time it was salvaged and cut into pieces.Status
Not on view
1941-1945
