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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 OwnerOriginally owned by George Wells Cheney Sr. 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.
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.
Object number1974.6.102
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    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.
    1917-1918
    Gift of Leverett Belknap, 1932.8.0 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Captain Albert D. Chapin
    1861
    Gift of Mrs. Maria W. Loader, 1933.8.0 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Maria Hall
    1861-1865
    Gift of Mrs. Alfred Howe Terry, 1959.1.3 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Unknown
    1861-1865
    Gift of Dr. Ansel G. Cook, 1924.8.0 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Enoch Cook
    1837-1845