The first red cross flag used in Canada
DateApproximately 1965
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Toronto Public Library
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Attached paper reads: Jane Cookson, a 10 year old student at Rosedale Public School, and Scott Taylor of Jarvis Collegiate Institute hold the original Canadian Red Cross flag. Used by Surgeon Major George S. Ryerson during the Riel Rebellion in 1885, it is now part of the John Ross Robertson Collection in the Toronto Public Library.
DimensionsImage size: 25 cm x 20 cm (9 13/16 in. x 7 7/8 in.)
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CollectionToronto Public Library Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Public Library
Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0610
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:University
Province or state:Ontario
1900 circa
Approximately 1911
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