Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Flag |
Catalog Number |
2005.48.1 |
Maker |
Wilkins, Hugh |
Date |
1861-1864 |
Material(s) |
Silk |
Dimensions |
H-2 W-1.75 inches |
Description |
This is a fragment of the 7th Kentucky Infantry flag U.S.. It is a dark blue silk square with a white backing adhered to the back of the silk. There is one strand of gold fringe. It is housed in a polyethylene sleeve on matboard. There is also a paper map and description. |
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 A big reason for this is how they were originally made.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 |
KHS 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 |