Twenty two handmade flags tell story of America from 1497

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20057601

Description

Mrs. George C. Jackson of the Houston Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V. F. W.) Organization shown with the 22 flags which she made by hand for her husband to use in his work. The banners tell the history of America from 1497 to 1941. She is standing in front of the platform where her flags are being displayed. The flags are lined up against the wall behind the platform. Mrs. Jackson is wearing a long-sleeve dress with a hat and a triangle shaped pin on her dress. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition, June 26, 1941.

Archival Date

1941-06-25

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1693

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Jackson, George C.; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; Organizations; Jackson, George C. (Mrs.); Flags