MISCELLANEOUS

Civil War fragment flag

168th Iowa Infantry

Captured Philippine Flag

Gen. Belknap 17th Corps Hdqtrs.

Unidentified Federal Eagle Finial

1st Iowa Field Hospital

USS Iowa Pennant

This flag is composed of fragments from Iowa’s Civil War battle flags held in the State Historical Society of Iowa--Iowa City collection. It is believed that it was created by a staff member. At the time of its creation in the 1920s this was an acceptable preservation method employed by museums. The belief was that the creation of this flag would ensure that at least sections of each Civil War flag would always exist and be easily displayed. Today, conservation of objects focuses on the prevention of additional harm and alteration. Standard practice requires that treatments be reversible.

This flag serves as an important tool in the conservation efforts of Iowa’s battle flags. Since it was kept out of direct sunlight–a truer version of each flag’s coloration has been preserved. This can serve as a marker in determining the level of deterioration and fading that has occurred over the years on the flags exposed to other environmental conditions.

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