Confederate Flag
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George W. Avery
American, 1836 - 1893
Date1861-1865
Mediumnatural fibers, metal sequins
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x height): 7 × 5 7/8 × 1/16in. (17.8 × 15 × 0.2cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Dorry H. Swope
DescriptionSmall hand-stitched Confederate States of America Battle flag, blue saltire featuring sequins on a red field with cream-colored border. The phrase “Victory or Death” has been hand-embroidered on the flag in ecru floss. The miniature flag is stitched to a wire for hanging.
Object number2018.53.2383
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