First Flag, 2482-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392880

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
First Flag, 2482-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image shows a flag with twelve horizontal stripes of alternating light and dark shades. On the upper left corner is a square with a checkerboard pattern, consisting of alternating light and dark squares. The flag is displayed on a plain background with two tassels hanging to the side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flags
stripes
American Colonial
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

17142

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025660
B-Series negative 2482-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.2482-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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