Flags ➔ Automiblie Rear-view Mirror Flag Cuba
Identifier:
2005.17.3
Description:
Small Cuban flag with gold fringe, attached to a thin brass rod. The rod is attached to a gold thread and clear suction cup, for hanging. "Cuba" is printed across the top of the flag.;This banner and the others in this same accession were sold by a store located in a Hispanic neighborhood of multiple ethnicities. They are displayed inside purchasers' cars, as a symbol of ethnic pride, and to distinguish the owner from Hispanics or Latinos of different origin. It will be used in the permanent Newcomers exhibition.;Hung from a car rear-view mirror or window;This banner and the others in this same accession were sold by a store located in a Hispanic neighborhood of multiple ethnicities. They are displayed inside purchasers' cars, as a symbol of ethnic pride, and to distinguish the owner from Hispanics or Latinos of different origin.
Date:
circa 2004
Materials:
Brass, Thread, Plastic, Fabric
Dimensions:
9.25" h 4" w 0.5" d
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Source:
Museum Purchase
Exhibit/Program:
Newcomers: The People of this Place (after 2008)
Related Entity:
La Familia Stop-N-Shop (donor)
