Great Star Flags, 1861/1863

Scope and content:

2-Great Star Flags each with 34 stars in the shape of a larger star. This flag was in use during the Civil War from 1861-1863 during Lincoln's presidency. The flags are made out of silk and are tied to wooden sticks. They are 9.5inx6.5in. The flags are in poor condition with fading and many small tears covering the flags. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913776. Transferred from group12, Box 1 of the Galt Papers 3. Located in Textiles S1,SS4, Box 8. Mss. 78 G73.A18ab

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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