Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Flag |
Catalog Number |
2022.fic.046 |
Description |
44 star American flag from the Brownsville Minnesota chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Post 187. Flag is pieced wool, machine-stitched with appliquéd cotton stars and bears remnants of gold fringe. Stamped on the stripes of the flag: "A. L. DARLING POST NO. 187 BROWNSVILLE, MINN. |
Year Range from |
1894 |
Year Range to |
1896 |
Provenance |
According to the donation record, the Grand Army of the Republic Post 187 flew this flag in Brownsville, MN until the post merged with the Grand Army of the Republic Post in La Crosse. Albert L. Darling died on June 24, 1894. |
Used By |
A. L. Darling Grand Army of the Republic No. 187 |
Material |
Wool |
Dimensions |
W-49 L-80 inches |
Length (in) |
80.000 |
Width (in) |
49.000 |
People |
Darling, Albert L. |
Subjects |
Military Organizations & Clubs |
Search Terms |
Grand Army of the Republic Civil War |