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Site where Mrs. Elizabeth Ross made the first American flag

Permanent ID:
1579
Call number:
K: 1-97.1
Image Description:
The Betsy Ross House - a small, brick, two-story house with white shutters, surrounded by two larger buildings. A sign on the house reads, "Philip Mund, Tailor." One tree with orange leaves outside the house.
Inscription:
The first American Flag was made here No. 239- Arch St, (Old No. 39) by Mrs. Elizabeth Ross in 1776, by order of Gen. Washington in person, and approved by Congress. For 6 years she furnished all the national flags for the government. (Front Bottom)
Address:
239 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
Dimensions:
Width: 19 cm, Height: 25 cm (image)
Collection:
David J. Kennedy watercolors
Related People or Organizations:
David Johnson Kennedy, 1816-1898 (painter)
Ross, Elizabeth (relates to)
Related Terms:
Cityscape (is described by)
Storefront (depicts)