Captain Scotts Flags – Sewn Cotton

Sizes Ranging From 16x 24 ; 23 Heavy Sewn Cotton Captain Scott;s Lone Star Independence FlagWilliam Scott (17841837), was one of Stephen F. Austin;s ;Old Three Hundred; colonists. He was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, and married Mary Hanna there on December 14th, 1803, and they had five children together. He relocated to Wayne County, Kentucky about 1806 where he became a planter, merchant, and stockraiser. He and his family moved briefly to Louisiana in the early 1820s before coming to Texas where he received title to two leagues and a labor of land in what is now Harris County on the east bank of the San Jacinto River. The family built their home there which became known as Point Pleasant. A gristmill, cotton gin, and boat landing were also established there. Scott was appointed second lieutenant of the local Colonial Militia in August of 1824. He purchased a schooner in 1825, and in April of 1836 offered the Texas government the use of it, provided that his son assumed command of the vessel. Scott became captain of the thirty-man Lynchburg Volunteers in September 1835. Before departing to join the Texian Army, Scott and his men decided they needed a flag to represent their cause, so Scott purchased four yards of blue silk which he gave to his second lieutenant, James McGahey, to make into a flag. After the silk was cut and sewn into a flag, McGahey took the flag to a painter who painted a large white five-pointed star in the center. The painter remarked that the design looked rather plain, so McGahey suggested that he paint the work ;Independence; under the star. The star coupled with the word Independence made a strong political statement, thus becoming one of the first Lone Star flags of Texas. Scott was a little surprised and hesitant upon first seeing the flag but eventually acquiesced to the message that was being delivered. On their march to San Felipe, the group of volunteers displayed the flag drawing mixed reactions. While many along the way agreed with the message that Texas should seek independence, others opposed the idea. One incident in particular occurred when a company of volunteers from Harrisburg declared that they would shoot any man who raised a flag with the word ;Independence; on it. As History, however, has proven, the side that favored independence eventually won the day. The flag was carried by Scott;s men with the Texian army in the Battle of Concepcion, on October 28th, 1835, and the ;Grass Fight; that occurred just south of San Antonio on November 26th, 1835, and at the storming of Bexar at the end of the two-month-long Siege in December of the same year.These are beautifully appliqued and sewn cotton flags. Cotton flags feature a very heavy, luxurious look and feel. They are commonly used indoors because of their old-world, hand-crafted appearance but can also be flown outside at parades and special events, although they are not very durable or fade-resistant with prolonged exposure to the outdoor elements. Cotton flags are also suitable for framing and hanging indoors. The artwork is viewable from both sides and the lettering reads correctly from one side.Heavy, soft cotton fabricAppliqued and embroidered detailsHeavy canvas header with brass grommets4 rows of stitching on the fly endAvailable sizes16x2423