American flag of Mary Young Pickersgill
The American flag of Mary Young Pickersgill (1776-1857) - hoisted over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812 and the inspiration behind the flag mentionedin the American National Anthem. The flag was huge (30ft by 42ft). On display at Flag House, Baltimore, Maryland
Picture No
10555216
Media ID
45654342
Size
3545px x 5621px
(4.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
1812
