Early 20th-Century Signal Flag in Red, White (now aged), and Blue old-world First and foremost a lightning

First and foremost a lightning rod

Artist: Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens (Belgian

The "Old Abe" eagle logo is shown against a red field

MM - C-15993 - 092625

and surreal commentary-its handmade quality and eccentric construction suggesting an outsider-art sensibility rather than studio fabrication

Early 20th-Century Signal Flag in Red, White (now aged), and Blue old-world First and foremost a lightningc. 1920s 1940s; American Maritime, Industrial, or Railroad Origin Heavy gauge cotton signal flag featuring horizontal red, white, and blue bands with its center stripe now mellowed to a warm cream tone through natural oxidation and age. Machine stitched seams and reinforced edges speak to its utilitarian purpose, designed for outdoor use on ships, docks, or industrial sites where high visibility was key. The muted coloration and hand finished details