Star-Spangled Banner, NMHT

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Object Details

Author

Unknown

Subject

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

National Museum of American History (U.S.) (NMAH)

Star-Spangled Banner (Flag)

Summary

The original Star-Spangled Banner, which flew over Fort McHenry in 1814 and inspired the words of our National Anthem, installed into place in Flag Hall of the National Museum of History and Technology, now the National Museum of American History. Hanging from the top of the flag, actually attached to a supporting backing, are tapes which will be used to secure the topmost portion of the flag. The structure slopes gently backward to bear the weight of the flag, and the backing material is attached at several points.

Contained within

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 45, Folder 16

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

c. 1964

Standard number

MAH-P6427A

Restrictions & Rights

No restrictions

Type

Photographic print

Exhibit

Physical description

Color: Black and White; Size: 8w x 10h; Type of Image: Exhibit; Medium: Photographic print

Data Source

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

Topic

Exhibitions

Hall of Flags

Flags

Installation

Moving of artifacts

Smithsonian Institution--Employees

Metadata Usage

Usage conditions apply

Record ID

siris_sic_7507