Second Confederate National Flag
Date1861-1865
MediumHand-stitched; Plain woven wool, cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 17 1/4 x 34in. (43.8 x 86.4cm)
Other (canton height x width): 11 3/4 x 12in. (29.8 x 30.5cm)
Other (canton height x width): 11 3/4 x 12in. (29.8 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John Sparhawk, Jr.
DescriptionSecond Confederate national flag which consists of a white field with the battle flag of the confederacy in the canton. The canton consists of a red field with a blue St. Andrew's cross going diagonally from corner to corner surrounded by a white margin, except in the corners. Within the blue cross there are 13 evenly spaced five pointed white stars. The points of the stars are orientated up, except for the star in the center of the cross which is orientated down. The header is sewn on to the hoist end of the flag and has a rope running through it with loops tied to both ends. The top and bottom ends are hemmed as is the fly end of the flag.
Object number1936.17.1
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1941-1945
