Flags at the Smithsonian

In celebration of Flag Day, we've collected a variety of flags from all around the Smithsonian to explore and learn about.

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Poster, Stars and Cans

This poster of an American Flag was designed by Kastonie and dates back to 1991. The Cooper Hewitt acquired the poster in 1993. The medium of the piece is screenprint on white heavy paper and is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design Department. #FlagDay

This commemorative textile was printed for the US Bicentennial in 1976. Manufactured by Hancock Fabrics, it is a reproduction of an early US flag with thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars. Cooper Hewitt acquired it in 1977. #flagday Revolutionaries, Stripes, Country Flags, Usa Flag, Red And White Stripes, Star Spangled, Red And White

Red And White Stripes

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Red And White

Textile

This commemorative textile was printed for the US Bicentennial in 1976. Manufactured by Hancock Fabrics, it is a reproduction of an early US flag with thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars. Cooper Hewitt acquired it in 1977. #flagday

A Sidewall and Frieze piece that was manufactured by W. Campbell and Co. The piece is machine-printed on embossed paper and is part of our Wallcoverings Department. It is dated 1890-1900 and was acquired by the Cooper Hewitt in 1939. #FlagDay Large American Flag, Smithsonian, American Patriot, Diamond Trellis, Wall Coverings, Objects, Cooper

Sidewall (USA)

A Sidewall and Frieze piece that was manufactured by W. Campbell and Co. The piece is machine-printed on embossed paper and is part of our Wallcoverings Department. It is dated 1890-1900 and was acquired by the Cooper Hewitt in 1939. #FlagDay

Open F|S: Fireman climbing up a flag pole

"Fireman climbing up a flag pole," by Japanese artist Tsutsumi Torin III

Smithsonian Museum

Whistler

James Mcneill Whistler

Freer Gallery

James

Open F|S: Dipping the Flag

"Dipping the Flag," by James McNeill Whistler

Commemorative Textile (USA)

A commemorative textile made for the US Centennial in 1876 in Philadelphia with 39 stars. Around the border are flags of nations that participated in the Centennial. #flagday

This piece was acquired by the Cooper Hewitt in 1995 and is made out of cotton and printed and painted on plain weave. It is part of the Textiles Department. #FlagDay Military, Eagle, Flags, Eagles

Flag (USA)

This piece was acquired by the Cooper Hewitt in 1995 and is made out of cotton and printed and painted on plain weave. It is part of the Textiles Department. #FlagDay

Smithsonian Channel: It's Brighter Here

The story of Old Glory, one of America's most famous flags.

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"We were like pigeons tied by the legs to be shot at," wrote one soldier who defended Ft. McHenry from British attack 200 years ago this weekend. The attack on the Maryland fort lasted 25 hours. When it was over, Francis Scott Key saw the American flag raised over the fort and wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner," the song that would become our national anthem. Our suggestion for how to commemorate the bicentennial: enjoy the festivities at Fort McHenry in person or on CSPAN.

Removing 1.7 Million Stitches in under a Year

Caring for the 200-year-old, massive Star-Spangled Banner flag keeps our conservators very busy.

Can you help us spread the word by re-pinning? The Star-Spangled Banner flag is competition with other Smithsonian artifacts. We want to know which is your favorite. If you love the flag, cast your vote today and ask a friend to do the same! The flag is 200 years old. After the Battle of Ft. McHenry, the flag was raised over the fort to announce the American victory over the British. #SIshowdown Flag Maker, Baltimore

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Can you help us spread the word by re-pinning? The Star-Spangled Banner flag is competition with other Smithsonian artifacts. We want to know which is your favorite. If you love the flag, cast your vote today and ask a friend to do the same! The flag is 200 years old. After the Battle of Ft. McHenry, the flag was raised over the fort to announce the American victory over the British. #SIshowdown

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The Star-Spangled Banner received world-class care in the Smithsonian. Vote for it in Smithsonian Showdown! #SIshowdown

There are a lot of amazing objects in the Smithsonian. But Smithsonian staff are curious: which one do YOU think is the most iconic? (Our pick: the Star-Spangled Banner!) Cast your vote here. Us History, Patchwork, Home Of The Brave, Freedom

Support Your Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution

There are a lot of amazing objects in the Smithsonian. But Smithsonian staff are curious: which one do YOU think is the most iconic? (Our pick: the Star-Spangled Banner!) Cast your vote here.

This flag was included in the special "gift bag," in which several exchange items were carried aboard the Apollo command module during the joint US-USSR Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission. Ussr, Apollo Missions, Mission, Exchange

Flag, United States, Apollo-Soyuz Test Project

This flag was included in the special "gift bag," in which several exchange items were carried aboard the Apollo command module during the joint US-USSR Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission.

Country

Independence Day

United States Air Force

United States

United States Air Force American flag insignia

Flags at the Smithsonian

In celebration of Flag Day, we've collected a variety of flags from all around the Smithsonian to explore and learn about.

104 Pins

Collection by

and 8 others

Poster, Stars and Cans

Red And White Stripes

Textile

Sidewall (USA)

Open F|S: Fireman climbing up a flag pole

"Fireman climbing up a flag pole," by Japanese artist Tsutsumi Torin III

Smithsonian Museum

Whistler

James Mcneill Whistler

Freer Gallery

James

Open F|S: Dipping the Flag

"Dipping the Flag," by James McNeill Whistler

Commemorative Textile (USA)

A commemorative textile made for the US Centennial in 1876 in Philadelphia with 39 stars. Around the border are flags of nations that participated in the Centennial. #flagday

Flag (USA)

This piece was acquired by the Cooper Hewitt in 1995 and is made out of cotton and printed and painted on plain weave. It is part of the Textiles Department. #FlagDay

Smithsonian Channel: It's Brighter Here

The story of Old Glory, one of America's most famous flags.

Page In-Progress

Removing 1.7 Million Stitches in under a Year

Caring for the 200-year-old, massive Star-Spangled Banner flag keeps our conservators very busy.

Flag Maker

Baltimore

Support Your Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution

Snorkelling

Smithsonian Institution

Support Your Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution

The Star-Spangled Banner received world-class care in the Smithsonian. Vote for it in Smithsonian Showdown! #SIshowdown

Support Your Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution

There are a lot of amazing objects in the Smithsonian. But Smithsonian staff are curious: which one do YOU think is the most iconic? (Our pick: the Star-Spangled Banner!) Cast your vote here.

Flag, United States, Apollo-Soyuz Test Project

This flag was included in the special "gift bag," in which several exchange items were carried aboard the Apollo command module during the joint US-USSR Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission.

Country

Independence Day

United States Air Force

United States

United States Air Force American flag insignia

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