Cotton and linen flag. Red with smaller inset rectangle of white cotton with a blue cotton star in the middle. White mounting edge with metal grommets at top and bottom. World War II service flag for the signal corps aviation.
48-star United States flag with "G.A.R." stamped onto stripes below and to the right of field of stars. The flag is hemmed with machine stitching on three sides (the bottom is selvage). Five small tacks on the left attach it too a round wood dowel with a pointed finial at the top. White paint on the dowel is peeling off.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0287
Object Name
Flag
Length (cm)
96.52
Length (ft)
3.1666666667
Length (in)
38
Width (cm)
39.37
Width (ft)
1.2916666667
Width (in)
15.5
Dimension Details
Flag is 15.5" x 11.5 inches
Stick holding flag is 38 inches long
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-11-20
Condition Notes
Faded/dirty overall. A few ink spots on third red stripe from the bottom.
Maker is Bulldog--Delta Flag Products. "An Appeal to Heaven" in black letters on top. Ink shows on back for letters and green evergreen tree in center of banner below letters. Durable 100% cotton fabric. Ecru. Length edges are selvedges. Right edge, doubled and hemmed. Left edge bound off with 2 grommets. (Official flag of Geo. Washington's troops - from Jack Locke)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0287
Object Name
Flag
Length (cm)
12.7
Length (ft)
0.4166666667
Length (in)
5
Width (cm)
7.62
Width (ft)
0.25
Width (in)
3
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-01-05
Condition Notes
Appears 'mint' condition. New although there are 3 brighter white circles with tack holes in the upper edge.
Studio tintype photo of Civil War soldier, full length, holding his rifle.
Sticker on back reads: "Zaloudek 10-28-72" (original date of donation). Handwriting on back in faint pencil is: "Benjamin McComsey 61 to 65."
Benjamin McComsey volunteered to serve in the Civil War. He was killed Nov. 7, 1862 in Berlin, MD. This item transferred to Objects collection from Archives. See Notes for typed biographical info.
This item transferred to Objects collection from Archives. Accompanying this tintype is a perforated paper bookmark with cross-stitched "A Present for Bennie." Typed biographical info is:
"This is the chief treasure of the McComsey family. Young son Benjamin volunteered to serve in the Civil War, and these letters (In Archives) tell the story of the remainder of his life.
Benjamin was the son of William McComsey, who was City Treasurer of Lanc. in the late 1880's. A descendant of Mathias McComsey, who was born in Manor Township in 1787. Benjamin's mother was Mary Dorwart, daughter of Henry, a tailor in Lancaster.
Benjamin died Nov. 7, 1862 in Berlin, Md. in the 18th year of his life. He is buried in the McComsey plot at Lancaster Cemetery."
Additional items given by this donor are 1972.026.1-.5. This includes a wedding hat, pair of lady's snow glasses and three shawls.
Two ID tags for Robert C. Myers with next of kin and address listed. "Robert C Myers/33513055/Emma M Myers/128 N Ann St/Lancaster PA" stamped on two rounded rectangular metal tags that are attached to a clear, plastic cord.
Identification tag for Robert C Myers, stamped with "Myers Robert C/ 33513055 T43 44 A." Small tag with three religious figures added to ball chain. Tag opens to signature of R. C. Myers. Obverse "I am a Catholic. Call a Priest." and religious imagery.
Bronze medal awarded to Professor B. Kevinsky for meritorious service in the civil war. On face, scene of wounded or dying soldier, bordered by, "We Give Our Wealth for those who give their health for us" On reverse, "Great Central Fair for the US Sanitary Commission held at Philadelphia / June 1864"
Stored in leather covered case. See Journal minutes, February, 1925.
