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"You're a Grand Old Rag" -1906 sheet music
Sub-collection: Flag Related Printed Materials"You're a Grand Old Rag" -1906 sheet music - The term "Grand Old Rag" was a term of endearment for the United States flag used lovingly by members of the Grand Army of the Republic, for whom the flag had a special meaning. George M. Cohan, the American producer, composer, and entertainer, heard the term used by a veteran of the Battle Gettysburg and wanted to incorporate it into a Broadway Musical. This he did, however, the public outcry compelled him to rename the song and play, into the now famous, "You're a Grand Old Flag."
ZFC Noteworthy
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 13.75 |
| Length of Fly | 10.75 |
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 |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Image of George M. Cohan as George Washington Jr. |
Nationality | |
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| Nation Represented | United States |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Paper |
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 foxed |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1906 |