Palm Beach Show 2011

JEFF R. BRIDGMAN AMERICAN ANTIQUES, LLC. 100 EARLY AMERICAN FLAGS • PAINTED AMERICAN FURNITURE • FOLK ART York County, Pennsylvania tel: 717.676.0545/717.502.1281 email: info@jeffbridgman.com internet: www.jeffbridgman.com member: Antiques Council, ADA, Antiques & Arts Dealers' League, CINOA The personal headquarters flag of Philip Henry Sheridan, one of the most extraordinary Civil War generals. Made of merino wool and entirely hand-sewn, this was Sheridan's colors from the 1863-64 period, when he led the 2nd Michigan Cavalry with great effect and rose from captain to Major General in just six months. Although Sheridan began his service with no previous cavalry experience, his rapid success with the mounted regiment caused Ulysses S. Grant to transfer his leadership to the entire cavalry of the Army of the Potomac. Among his many accomplishments, Sheridan went on to crush Confederate forces in the Shenandoah Valley and was instrumental in forcing General Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. The flag is accompanied by a textile analysis from leading expert Fonda Thomsen and measures approximately 35" x 44". It was conserved by our staff and placed in the best, mid-19th century, water-gilded, ripple-profile frame (47" x 58") that I have ever encountered.