Flag
- Object Name:
- Flag
- Object ID:
- 1976.014.01 g
- Creator:
- Dettra Flag Company
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Oaks, PA
- Date:
- 1975-1976
- Description:
- Flag. Reproduction of the First Navy Jack. Machine stitched with white nylon thread. Single panel measuring 33.75". Printed pattern of 13 stripes, seven white, six red on a white cotton plain weave. Superimposed on this field is a stretched out rattlesnake with the motto "DONT TREAD ON ME" in serif lettering in black. Hoist; white cotton plain weave canvas 1.75" wide, with brass two grommets, one on top and bottom edge. Stamped manufacturer label on hoist; "BULLDOG"(blue)/"100% Cotton Bunting" (red), next a shield motif outline in blue with text "Dettra Flag" (blue)/"PRODUCTS" (red) and "3 x 5/FT." (blue). Two selvedges, top and bottom edges. Fly end hemmed 0.75" with three parallel rows of top stitching.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton
Nylon
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- W-36 L-60 inches
- Provenance:
- Dettra Flag Company was founded by John Dettra in 1902. Operating under the name until purchased by competitor Annin & Company in 1998. The donor purchased a set of eight reproduction flags related to New Hampshire Revolution War History for the NHHS in commemoration of the national bicentennial.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of David Delong Jones, III
- People:
- Jones III, David DeLong
- Subjects:
- Flags, American flag, Stripes, Banners, Snakes, Revolutionary War, Textile printing, Bicentennials, Nylon, First Navy Jack
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