The Star-Spangled Banner

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Object Details

Subject

National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)

Summary

The original Star-spangled Banner, which flew over Fort McHenry in 1814 and inspired the words of the U.S. National Anthem.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 285, Image No. SIA2010-3451

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

Undated

Local number

SIA RU000285 [SIA2010-3451]

Restrictions & Rights

No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

Type

Black-and-white photographs

Physical description

7.5X9.5

Data Source

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Topic

Flags

Metadata Usage

CC0

Record ID

siris_arc_311168