1877 Concentric Circle Designs Flag
Textile
In September 2023, the flag was found inside a honeybee tree located in Section H-1 of the cemetery. While its authenticity hasn't been confirmed yet, it has been lodged in the tree for quite some time. The flag was located in a beehive during the extraction of honeycombs, following the tree's split and fall the previous autumn. The tree's natural antibacterial and moisture-reducing properties played a crucial role in preserving the flag over the years. The flag exhibits significant deterioration, characterized by frayed edges, discoloration, and a noticeable loss of fabric integrity, resulting from prolonged exposure. It is believed that the flag was placed at the grave of a veteran buried in Glenwood, as several veteran graves are nearby. Notably, the flag features one of the Concentric Circle Designs from 1877, showcasing 38 stars, a design widely popular during the Civil War and into the late 1800s.
Flag
The flag symbolizes the military and Civil War history connected to Glenwood Cemetery, honoring the significant events and figures associated with that era.
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unknown
19th Century
Square
English
flags
civil wars
veterans
Flags
Flag
Bees
Concentric
1800s
Civil War
Flag
1-5/8 in
18-1/2 in
12-7/8 in
Red
Blue
White
Vault
Permanent
Exhibition
Dilapitated
Missing Areas / Holes
Tear
Discoloration
Frayed / Fraying
Oct 3, 2025
The textile shows extensive deterioration from exposure, with frayed edges, discoloration, and loss of fabric integrity.