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38 STAR ANTIQUE FLAG,COLORADO STATEHOOD, CIRCA 1876.

Offered by: H&S Fine Art and Antiques

Description
38 Star Antique Flag Includes a Centennial 1876 Overprint, Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876. This flag is unique for several reasons. The printing on the stripes is not an overprint but rather was incorporated when the flag was manufactured. Also the use of gold stars on parade flags is virtually unknown. The nation's centennial inspired patriotism across the country and reunited its citizen. The most notable celebration was the Centennial International Exposition in Philadelphia. It is likely that this flag was made specifically for Philadelphia's celebration, as these flags are most discovered in or near Philadelphia. There are approximately twenty of these flags in circulation. This flag was manufactured in a reverse mount is one in which the canton of the US flag is positioned in the upper-right corner. Current flags ethics state that the canton should always be placed on the upper-left, but such requirement did not exist in the 19th century. An example of this flag is documented in the Thread of History. It is featured as item 437 and was held in the private collection of Mr. And Mrs. Boleslaw Mastai. Another example of this flag was featured in the Stars and Stripes BY J. Richards Pierce.
The thirty-eight flag was officially until July 4th, 1890, the time at which the forty-three flag became official and began to represent the inclusion of North Dakota, Montana, Washington, and Idaho to the Union.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	COTTON FABRIC
Condition:	Good. good for its age. several spots throughout, but does not alter overall the condition of the flag.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Stripes & Solid, Traditional
Book References:	Thread of History, item 437. Stars and Stripes Fabric of the American Spirits, p. 23, by J. Richards Pierce. The Stars and Stripes. The American Flag as Art and as History from the Birth of the Republic to the Present, by Boleslaw Mastai, p.158.
Incollect Reference #:	804415

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	16 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

H&S Fine Art and Antiques is a distinguished gallery based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in American folk art, decorative and modern art, as well as Oriental antiquities. With a keen eye for craftsmanship, historical richness, and aesthetics, we offer a carefully curated collection for collectors and enthusiasts alike. By appointment only. Contact us at h.s.fineartandantiques@gmail.com for inquiries.