Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Flag |
Catalog Number |
1992.22.01 |
Maker |
Wilkins, Hugh |
Date |
1861-1864 |
Material(s) |
Silk |
Dimensions |
H-5 W-7 inches |
Description |
This is a fragment of the regimental flag of the 7th KY Infantry, US. It is a small piece of dark blue silk with approximately 1.5 inches of gold fringe still existing. The fragment was glued using perhaps Poly-vinyl alcohol, to a white piece of silk. |
Notes |
Some of our Civil War era flags are in terrible shape. A big reason for this is how they were originally made. Harsh dyes used to color fabrics (especially silk) resulted in the material breaking apart and shattering. Painted areas typically remain more intact but paint does not allow free movement of the fabric and thus contributes to the fracturing of adjacent areas. Ironically wool and cotton flags, which were less expensive to produce, are far more stable than silk flags. These flags in our collection remain largely intact and in far better condition than their silk counterparts. Many of the Civil War era flags in our collection cannot be physically displayed without causing further damage. KHS stores flags flat in a stable environment. Our goal is to slow the deterioration as much as possible. |
Collection |
Old Court House Museum Collection |
Event |
American Civil War |
People |
Wilkins, Hugh |
Subjects |
Flags Military flags Civil Wars Infantry |
Search Terms |
American Civil War Civil War Civil Wars Civil War flags Flag remnants |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |