Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Banner |
Catalog Number |
UNNUMBERED-3833 |
Date |
1882-1928 |
Material(s) |
Wool/Wood/Brass; |
Dimensions |
H-22 W-20.75 D-1.25 inches |
Description |
This is a United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter banner. It is a red wool felt banner with white lettering. The sleeve is made of red felt and there is a wooden dowel that runs through sleeve. There are acorn shaped brass finials on each end of dowel. |
Notes |
Found in collection. The following information was found through the Historical Marker program of the Kentucky Historical Society: Gen. Joseph H. Lewis, 1824-1904 (Marker Number: 1317) County: Barren Location: Cave City, US 31-W Description: Confederate Brigadier General, commanded famous "Orphan Brigade" in Civil War. In 1861 he conducted recruiting and training camp here. State legislature, 1850-54, 69-70. US Congress, 1870-73. Member of Kentucky Court of Appeals for 24 years, 1874-98. Its chief justice six years. Born in Barren County, he is buried in Glasgow Cemetery. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Lewis, Joseph H. United Daughters of the Confederacy |
Subjects |
United Daughters of the Confederacy Banners |
Search Terms |
United Daughters of the Confederacy |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |