Highlights From The Collection
Flag
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| Object ID |
A60 |
| Object Name |
Flag |
| Dimensions |
H-65.5 W-115 inches |
| Early Date |
1812 |
| Late Date |
1820 |
| Credit |
Gift of Mrs. Maude Fillmore Wilson |
| Description |
Long thought to have been flown at the Battle of Bennington, this flag was in fact created after 1800. A solid family history in the Fillmore family dates the flag to the era of the War of 1812. Fiber analysis performed in 1995 concluded that the flag was constructed of machine-spun cotton, a process that was not possible until 1800 and realistically until 1810. The "76" on this flag was most likely used to commemorate the victory of the American Revolution during the hard years of the War of 1812. |
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When using this image, the credit information should be in the following format: Image Courtesy of the Bennington Museum.
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The Bennington Museum, 75 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201
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Last modified on: March 06, 2007
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