Collection Highlights
Panoramic View of New York City (in Eight Sections)
Date:
1842-45
Object Number:
1915.76
Medium:
Black ink over graphite on eight sheets of ivory paper with partial black ink borders, laid on Japanese paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag: 34 Star American Flag
Object Number:
1955.21
Date:
1865
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 71 1/2 x 110 1/2 in. ( 181.6 x 280.7 cm )
Description:
Hand- and machine-sewn wool U.S. flag with 34 white cotton stars in the canton; thirteen red and white stripes.
Gallery Label:
This U.S. flag was made by the donor's grandmother, Hannah Maria Dean. It was hung from her home on West 38th Street during the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln. She made the flag because she was unable to purchase one.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miriam J. Buckhout
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
