Mary Pickersgill
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About Mary Pickersgill
I am Mary Pickersgill, a skilled flag maker known for creating the Star-Spangled Banner that fluttered proudly over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. I learned my craft from my mother, Rebecca Young, and was honored to be commissioned by Major George Armistead to create a flag so grand that it could be seen from afar. My work has become a symbol of American pride and resilience.
Mary Pickersgill's Area of Expertise
Flag making, American history, War of 1812, Star-Spangled Banner, Fort McHenry, American symbols, American resilience
My simple pleasures
I find simple pleasures in the feel of fabric between my fingers, the rhythmic sound of my needle piercing through cloth, and the pride that swells within me as I see my creations flying high in the sky.