Flag draped on shoulders. New York, NY. A woman stands near the former site of the World Trade Center in Manhattan, with an American flag wrapped around her shoulders, as onlookers pass by during the morning commute on the sixth anniversary of the September 11 events. Photograph by Seth Butler
Flag draped on shoulders. Manhattan, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (d). The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should be used for covering a speaker's desk, draping the front of the platform, and for decoration in general.
Necktie. New Orleans, LA. Photograph by Seth Butler
Necktie. New Orleans, LA. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (j). No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. †The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. †Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
Mural. Big Timber, MT. Photograph by Seth Butler
Mural. Big Timber, MT. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
Ceremony for the Disposal of Unservicable Flags. Exeter, NH. Photograph by Seth Butler
Ceremony for the Disposal of Unservicable Flags. Exeter, NH. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (k). The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
Sticker. Salem, MA. Photograph by Seth Butler
Sticker. Salem, MA. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (i). The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
Mural. Coney Island, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Mural. Coney Island, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
Stickers. Beverly, MA. Photograph by Seth Butler
Stickers. Beverly, MA. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
Soiled flag. New York, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Soiled flag. Manhattan, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (e). The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
Sweater. Portland, ME. Photograph by Seth Butler
Sweater. Portland, ME. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 1. The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be forty-eight [50] stars, white in a blue field.
Soldier in casket. New York, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Soldier in casket. Manhattan, NY. § United States Flag Code, Chapter 1, Title 4, Section 7, (n). When the flag is used to cover a casket, it should be so placed that the union is at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.
Advertising display. Meteor Crater, AZ. Photograph by Seth Butler
Advertising display. Meteor Crater, AZ. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (i). The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
Dog tags and t-shirt. New York, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Dog tags and t-shirt. Manhattan, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (i). The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
Bikini. Clearwater, FL. Photograph by Seth Butler
Bikini. Clearwater, FL. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (j). No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. †The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. †Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
Dixie Cup flag display. San Diego, CA. Photograph by Seth Butler
Dixie Cup flag display. San Diego, CA. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (e). The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
T-shirt. Bethel, VT. Photograph by Seth Butler
T-shirt. Bethel, VT. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
Poster on dart board. Gillette, WY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Poster on dart board. Gillette, WY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (i). The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
Poster on dart board. Gillette, WY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Tattered flag. Bluff, UT. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (k). The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
Writing on flag. New York, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Writing on flag. Manhattan, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
Apollo test capsule. Meteor Crater, AZ. Photograph by Seth Butler
Apollo test capsule. Meteor Crater, AZ. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
Sign. Burley, ID. Photograph by Seth Butler
Sign. Burley, ID. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
Tattered flag. Youngstown, OH. Photograph by Seth Butler
Tattered flag. Youngstown, OH. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8. No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor.
Shrine. Creedmor, NC. Photograph by Seth Butler
Shrine. Creedmor, NC. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (b). The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
Packaging. New York, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Packaging. Manhattan, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (i). The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
Newspaper. Brooklyn, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Newspaper. Brooklyn, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
T-shirt. Coney Island, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
T-shirt. Coney Island, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (j). No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. †The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. †Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
Shirt. Grand Canyon, AZ. Photograph by Seth Butler
Shirt. Grand Canyon, AZ. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (j). No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. †The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. †Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
Flag in distress position. Beverly, MA. Photograph by Seth Butler
Flag in distress position. Beverly, MA. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8 (a). The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
Flag on highway overpass. Jeffersonville, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Flag on highway overpass. Jeffersonville, NY. § United States Flag Code, Chapter 1, Title 4, Section 6, (a). It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
T-shirt. New York, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
T-shirt. Manhattan, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (j). No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. †The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. †Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
Engine. Coney Island, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Engine. Coney Island, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (c). The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
Window display. New York, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Window display. Manhattan, NY. § The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
Sign. Brunswick, ME. Photograph by Seth Butler
Sign. Brunswick, ME. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
Flags in basket. Danvers, MA. Photograph by Seth Butler
Flags in basket. Danvers, MA. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (b). The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
Sign. Cordele, GA. Photograph by Seth Butler
Sign. Cordele, GA. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 1. The flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white; and the union of the flag shall be forty-eight [50] stars, white in a blue field.
Flag in door jam. Beverly, MA. Photograph by Seth Butler
Flag in doorjam. Beverly, MA. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8 (a). The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
Merchant. New York, NY. Photograph by Seth Butler
Merchant. Manhattan, NY. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (b). The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
Receptacle for "Retired American Flags." Edison, NJ. Photograph by Seth Butler
Receptacle for "Retired American Flags." Edison, NJ. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (h). The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
Museum display. Meteor Crater, AZ. Photograph by Seth Butler
Museum display. Meteor Crater, AZ. § United States Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, (g). The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.