Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross (1752–1836) was a Kingdom of Great Britain designer, upholsterer and seamstress.

Also recorded as Elizabeth Griscom; Betsy Ashburn; Betsy Claypoole; Elizabeth Ross; Elizabeth Griscom Ross; Elizabeth Phoebe Griscom “Betsy” Ross.

Overview

Works named in the authority record include Betsy Ross flag. Catalogue entries for design state maker, model, date of production and edition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

American upholsterer who was credited by her relatives with making the first American flag

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“Betsy Ross”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q234952: Betsy Ross
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