Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This Calais Frontier Guard banner was made by Charles Codman in 1839 and accompanied the Guard to the border dispute with Canada which was called the Aroostook War. The banner is of oil and gold leaf on silk and shows George Washington and his generals, flanked by four flags. On the reverse is the Maine State Seal.
About This Item
- Title: Calais Frontier Guard banner, 1839
- Creator: Charles Codman
- Creation Date: circa 1839
- Subject Date: 1839
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Locations:
- Aroostook County, ME
- ME
- Media: Oil and gold leaf on silk
- Dimensions: 127 cm x 158 cm
- Local Code: 2963*
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Aroostook War, 1839
- Calais Frontier Guard (Me.)--Flags
- Codman, Charles, c.1800-1842
- Flags
- Northeast boundary dispute of the United States
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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