This biography from the Archives of AskART:
| An amateur portrait painter in crayon and thought to be the designer of the American flag while serving as a Congressman, Francis Hopkinson was born in Philadelphia. He lived there and in Bordentown, New Jersey. HIs reputation came primarily from his career as a lawyer, politician, musician and writer of political satire. He also created heraldic designs for official seals.
Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Source:
Peter Falk, "Who Was Who in American Art"
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Flag Painters
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