The Spur Question

[Steve]

(02-12-2018 07:47 PM)L Verge Wrote:  

(02-12-2018 02:35 PM)Rsmyth Wrote:  Laurie, the Naval spur has little provenance. But, the story behind it makes it historically interesting just like the "Lincoln Flag" here in my home town of Milford, PA. I do not believe that it has Lincoln's blood on it nor do I believe that it was ever displayed on the box at Ford's when the President was shot. Still, it is an incredibly interesting story and I do not want it to be taken off display.

To me, such items need to be clearly labeled as to their provenance being in question if they are put on public display. "Gracious" wording can cover situations such as this so that the visitor does not walk away believing what is likely fake history.

Rich - I am surprised to learn that you are not a believer in the provenance of the Pike County flag. For me, that is good to know because I have felt sorry for the poor curator who lost his job over it.

For those of you interested in reading an argument skeptical of the authenticity of the Pike Co. Lincoln flag, I would recommend reading this blog post written by the former Treasurer of the Pike Co. Historical Society who resigned after the curator was fired over the flag:

http://civilwar.gratzpa.org/2012/12/the-...flag-hoax/