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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Needlework American Flag
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Needlework American Flag

Object numberMO 2005.149
Name Flag
Dateca. 1943
MediumTextile (cotton)
Dimensionsoverall H 48 in x W 80 in (121.9 cm x 203.2 cm )

DescriptionA large red, white, and blue crocheted 48-star American flag with crocheted stars on both the front and reverse sides. The flag has a white crocheted header on the left, and yellow fringe attached to the top, right, and bottom edges.
Label TextThis handmade flag was given to Franklin Roosevelt in February 1943 by the maker, Anna Topa of Baltimore, Maryland.
Additional DetailsUse Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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