Obverse
Obverse Detail
ZFC0123
U.S. flag, Maryland Belgian relief, WWI
Sub-collection: Star Spangled Banner Flag HouseThis Maryland flag was presented to W. Melbourne Hart (father of Alfred I. Hart) for services rendered in Belgian relief work during World War I. It came from a ship launched from the Port of Baltimore to carry food stuffs to Europe in a program under Herbert Hoover's direction.
A noteworthy artifact from the Star Spangled Banner Flag House Collection.
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 92 |
| Length of Fly | 143 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 2 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | no |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Nationality | |
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| Nation Represented | United States |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
| Comments on Fabric | Bunting |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Thread Material | Cotton |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Sleeve with Rope |
| Method of Attachment | Roped-header |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
 SSBFH Accession Card  SSBFH Accession Record |
Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Stains and holes |
| Displayable | yes |