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Star-Spangled Banner

Maker unknown

The Fort McHenry garrison flag seen by Francis Scott Key during the Battle of Baltimore and the inspiration for the United States national anthem.

Date
1813
Collection
National Museum of American History
Reference
AF.13649

Plate not recorded
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Record

Medium
Wool bunting; cotton
Origin
United States
Owner
Smithsonian Institution

In the Tapestry

Associated with
Francis Scott KeyA
Used at
Battle of BaltimoreA

Provenance and history

  1. 1813

    CreatedA

Sources

  1. A

    americanhistory.si.edu

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1814 · Smithsonian Institution