US // Cotton Centennary 1892 / Rhode Island
Sub-collection: U.S. PatrioticUS // Cotton Centennary 1892 / Rhode Island
Catalog description
Catalog Description
1890, Rhode Island Commemorative "Cotton Centenary" Flag, with Original Mounting Pole, Very Rare, Choice Very Fine.
This important original banner-like flag was manufactured by Dunnel Manufacturing Company for distribution at the Cotton Centenary of 1890 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. That event was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning machinery at the Old Slater Mill. This original 50 x 32 flag-banner is printed on cotton in red, white, blue, and brown, with three repeating images of "Samuel Slater" and "Old Slater Mill" within oval wreaths. The background consists of red, white and blue stripes, with red and white stars. This flag is mounted on its original, 74 wooden pole with a pike style top end. Overall this flag is in nice condition, with some fading and some small holes and tears here and there. This Very Rare and unusual flag is complete and ready for display.
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ZFC IMPORTANT FLAG
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 32.3 |
| Length of Fly | 50 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | Red, white & blue 5 point stars stars arranged in rows of decoration |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 129 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Printed |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Images of Slater & the Pawtucket Mill |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | loose |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Mounted on staff |
| Method of Attachment | Wire Stapled |
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, torn, faded |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1892 |