Object Record
Metadata
Accession # |
2012.1.1 |
Item Name |
Flag Souvenir |
Description |
Hand-held, souvenir cotton flag of King Edward VII (1901 - 1911) that is nailed to a wooden dowel. The flag depicts a sepia portrait of the King set within a blue oval frame; reads "Honi Soit Qui Mae Y Pense / The King" [shame on him who thinks evil of it’ (the motto of the Order of the Garter)]. His portrait is set against the British royal flag. |
Date |
1910 CIRCA |
Provenance |
The flag is from the donor's mother's home in Hamilton dated 1900 to 1920. It was stored in her basement for years. |
Person \ Organization |
McKay McKay, Barbara |
Place |
Hamilton |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Year Range to |
1920 |