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Sunday,
October 23, 2005.
"Save the Flag Project
Rolls On"
A momentous event occurred at the Fifth Maine on Sunday October 23rd.
The Regiment’s battle flag was removed from its display case high up on
the north wall of Memorial Hall for the first time since it was placed there in 1888 !!
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Chris and Mick carefully
removing the cover of the display case.
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Photo by Don Perry |
Prior to the arrival of conservateur Gwen Spicer and her assistant Abby Zoldowski,
Building Committee members, Chris Roberts and Mick Hocker, set up staging and removed
the large glass and wood frame that covered the case.
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Gwen examines the flag while Abby
cleans debris from the bottom of the case.
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Photo by Don Perry |
Gwen and Abby spent about five hours meticulously removing the
flag and preparing it for travel to their studios in Delmar, New York,
where it is now safely ensconced awaiting treatment.
Response to this project has been overwhelmingly positive.
About 95% of the estimated $21,000 budget has been raised and donations are
still being sought for the balance. The flag is expected to return to the
museum in June of 2006. For more information visit the
The Spicer Art Conservation, L.L.C. web site.
(To see larger versions of
the any of the following pictures, click on the image you want to view.)
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Gwen and Abby prepare the flag for removal by encasing it in acid-free tissue paper.
Photo by Don Perry
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The encased flag is rolled onto a cardboard tube.
Photo by Don Perry
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The flag is unrolled for further inspection before being transferred
to a large cardboard tube and covered with unbleached muslin.
A 'raincoat' (plastic sheet) was added on the outside to protect
the flag from the rainy weather.
Photo by Don Perry
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Gwen, Director Kim MacIsaac and Mick discuss options for displaying the flag in an appropriate location.
Photo by Don Perry
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Gwen and Kim lay out plans for a new exhibit space for the flag upon its return.
Photo by Don Perry
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