The Jonathan Fowle Flag made in 1781, 1232-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1914-07-22

GUSN

GUSN-392366

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
The Jonathan Fowle Flag made in 1781, 1232-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image shows a historical flag with thirteen stripes and thirteen stars, displayed indoors. The flag was made in 1781 and presented to the state by Jonathan Fowle. It is shown hanging prominently, and the setting appears to be the State House in Boston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flags
Colonial American styles
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

16291

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025138
B-Series negative 1232-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.1232-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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