Flag of the Free.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by George Whiting (American, 1820 - 1862)

Date1860-1867

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 7/8 x 9 3/8in. (32.7 x 23.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 17 x 12 15/16in. (43.2 x 32.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1995.182.163

DescriptionA young man wearing a Zouave uniform consisting of a fez with a tassel, a short jacket, a shirt, pantaloons, spats and low shoes. A pistol is tucked in a sash at his waist. He holds an American flag with thirty-four stars in his left hand and a cutlass in his right hand. A cannon on its carriage is in the left background, between what appear to be two large rocks. A shell explodes in the right background near three barrels and some boards.

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