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TABLE 1
“First at Donelson”
2ND IOWA INFANTRY (right)
“First at Donelson”
(Object # 2001.71.80)
3rd IOWA INFANTRY (below)
(Object # 2001.71.65)
Battle Flag Staff Member
Sheila Hanke
Description
2nd Iowa Infantry:
The flag is constructed in the pattern of a U.S. National in one layer
of silk. Pre-stabilization measurements are 55.875” H x 72.125”
W (greatest H & W). The blue canton is inserted into the field. The
unit designation is appliquéd in white silk to the 7th stripe.
There are no battle honors.
3rd Iowa Infantry:
The flag is constructed in the pattern of a U.S. National in one layer
of silk. Pre-stabilization measurements are 70.5“ H x 76.657”
W (greatest H & W). The blue canton is inserted into the field. The
unit designation is applied to the 5th stripe with blue pigment and highlighted
with red pigment. The battle honors are applied to the 7th, 9th and 11th
stripes with copper pigment.
Stabilization/Conservation
Plan
Conduct preliminary condition and photographic documentation.
Address the previous conservation treatments applied in 1894 and 1904, address fire damage and removal of soot, ease the folds and creases, create underlying support for the shattered and discolored field, clean the surface, and do analysis work.
A daily record of treatment will be kept. Photographic documentation will continue throughout the process.
Conservation pending exhibition status by curator.
Interesting Facts
2nd Iowa Infantry:
There appears to be two bullet holes, they will need to be examined closer
upon removal of the gauze layers.
3rd Iowa Infantry:
First flag to be adopted under the Adopt-a-Flag program. Adopted by Mr.
and Mrs. Roger Raines.
The cost of war depleted the 3rd Infantry by 44% from discharges, disease or those killed in action.
Estimated Time:
2nd Iowa Infantry:
11 weeks to 14 weeks (if conserved)
3rd Iowa Infantry:
8 weeks
