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Catherine Flon
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Art, Design & Fashion Distinguished

Catherine Flon

1772 – 1831

Sewed the first Haitian flag

Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Haiti Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.

Why they are here

The seamstress who, according to tradition, sewed the first blue and red flag of Haiti at the Congress of Arcahaie in May 1803.

Flon is a symbol of the women of the revolution, and the national Flag Day of 18 May honours the moment.
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