Needlework American Flag

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Needlework American Flag

Artifact IDMO 1941.11.28

Object Type Flag

Maker Unknown

Dateca. 1933-1941

MediumTextile (wool)

Dimensionsoverall H 37 in x W 52 1/2 in (94 cm x 133.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionA large red, white, and blue crocheted 48-star American flag with crocheted stars on both the front and reverse sides of the flag.

Historical NoteThis handmade flag was given to Franklin Roosevelt by William Gay of Kyle, South Dakota.
Additional Details

Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.

Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt

National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)

National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)

Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

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