>I am looking for anyone who has done research on silks and woolens used in
>Confederate flags.  Specifically, flags of Tennessee--where did the silks
>in the First National flags come from and what did they use to dye the
>silks; and the same questions about the wool used in the St. Andrew's
>Cross battle flags.  (These flags were carried by Tennessee units, but
>were not made in Tennessee.)
>
>Sheila Greene, textiles curator
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Again, contact Howie Madaus at Buffalo Bill Historical Center.  He's the expert.

HBC

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