Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Flag |
Catalog Number |
0985.13.01761 |
Date |
1861 |
Description |
Pattern: N/A flag; white field, blue border, ten stars on both sides; silk. Blue appliqué inscription, "Home" on obverse. Conserved. Stars: Ten 5-pointed blue silk stars on each side. Border: 1 1/2 inches blue 1 3/4 inches silver metallic fringe on 3 sides; 1 inch white silk upholster gimp with blue geometric designs on hoist edge. Attachment: Ties. Unit Designation: "15 REG: VA: VOL." in blue silk on reverse. Battle Honors: None. |
Material |
textile (silk) |
Dimensions |
H-49.5 W-69.5 inches |
Owner Regiment |
15th Virginia Infantry |
Made |
Catherine Heth Morrison [Mrs. Robert J. Morrison] |
Event |
Battle of Big Bethel / Bethel Church |
Provenance |
Flag of the 15th Virginia Infantry. Made from the bridal clothes of Mrs. Catherine Heth (Mrs. Robert J.) Morrison and presented by her to the regiment in Williamsburg, Virginia, after the battle of Big Bethel, Virginia, in June 1861. |
People |
Morrison, Catherine Heth [Mrs. Robert J.] Heth, Catherine |
Search Terms |
items made from women's clothing Williamsburg, Virginia |
Subjects |
weddings marriage women |