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Title
Funeral procession flag
Date Created and/or Issued
1865/04/
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
This small American flag is edged in black to reflect mourning. The flag was carried in a funeral parade for President Abraham Lincoln. The flag stars and strips are stamped on the fabric, which is then nailed and sewn onto the rod or stick. The black edging and bow are made of twill tape and sewn onto the flag.
Type
image
Identifier
4BDF812B-1D4B-40EB-9133-628620251371
72-2072
Subject
Funeral processions
Presidents
Flags--American
Lincoln, Abraham

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