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Detail
ZFC0714
US // 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francis
Sub-collection: Mastai - Early American FlagsUS // 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco / Kerchif
Mastai Number 140
Catalog Description
1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition Silk Kerchief, Fine.
Unlisted in Threads of History" 14.75 square, cream-colored silk with red, blue, green, gold, and black printed replicas of flags of the Americas. The central image features a U.S. flag and a San Francisco pennant, beneath lettering: PANAMA EXPOSITION / 1915. The extreme borders feature small boats and two large ships sailing on a wide blue expanse. Slightly faded, with moderate wear; normal folds, staining throughout. Ex-Mastai Collection, stamped in red letters along lower right edge.
ZFC Important
No Description
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 14.5 |
| Length of Fly | 15 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | 8-8-8-8-8-8 horizontal rows on flag on kerchief |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 48 |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 13 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Red |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | International flags |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Silk |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | NONE |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used, worn |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1915 |