48 Star Flag
Early 20thc 48 Star Flag Hand Crochet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crochet 48 star flag pillow is made with a blue velvet background or frame front and
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow
By American Flag & Banner Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental 48 star flag pillow is in great in great condition and has a red cotton linen
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Mid-20th Century American Country Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Framed 48 Star American Flag
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible vintage Monumental American flag. A chic vintage 48 star version in great vintage
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass, Wood
48 Star Oil Cloth Flag on Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
48 star flag is made from a vintage oil cloth sewn on vintage linen. The frame is a custom made
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Early 20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Wood
Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
guard.
The 48-star flag had a fly date of 47 years, from July 4, 1912 to July 3, 1958. Prior to the
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Early 20th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945
Located in York County, PA
48 star, crocheted, antique american flag of the wwii era (1941-1945), a beautiful, homemade
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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
of age.
This little homemade flag was most likely constructed at the very beginning of the 48 star
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR U.S. NAVY JACK, MARKED AS HAVING BEEN FLOWN ON THE U.S.S. FT. MANDAN, LAUNCHED NEAR THE END
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New Mexico and Arizona. 48 remained the
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in
20thc Rare Flag Quilt W/ Star Corner Blocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing flag quilt with 48 hand quilted stars is in amazing condition. It is a one of a kind
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20th Century American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
45 Star Antique American Flag, Utah Statehood, Ca 1896-1908
Located in York County, PA
45 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH ITS STARS ARRANGED IN A NOTCHED PATTERN, 1896-1908, UTAH
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
33 Star Flag with Stars in a "Great Star" Pattern, Oregon State, ca 1859-1861
Located in York County, PA
EXAMPLE, PRE-CIVIL WAR THROUGH THE WAR'S OPENING YEAR, 1859-1861, OREGON STATEHOOD
33 star parade flag
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 15.75 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
Hand-Sewn 13 Star American Flag, Signed Grunfild, ca 1861-1877
Located in York County, PA
20th century (1912 specifically, beginning with the 48 star count), the stars on 13 star flags may
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
note that a single copy of a 48 star parade flag is known with 8-pointed stars.
The reason behind the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Star American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars in the 3rd Maryland Pattern
Located in York County, PA
(1912 specifically, beginning with the 48 star count), the stars on 13 star flags may appear in any one
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
48 Crocheted Stars on Graphic, Three-Dimensional Flag Made of Silk, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
48 crocheted stars on a very graphic, three-dimensional flag made from silk ribbon and crocheted
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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 16,325 in W 21.5 in D 2 in
13 Star, 3rd MD Pattern, Hand-Sewn Antique American Flag, Civil War Era, 1861-65
Located in York County, PA
EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE WITH WONDERFUL FOLK QUALITIES
13 star American national flag with exceptional visual
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 91 in W 62.25 in D 2.5 in
Patriotic Folding Fan with American Flag Motif
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
two small American flags at left and right and two larger crossed American flags at center. The star
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
33 Stars Antique American Flag, Oregon Statehood, 1859-1891
Located in York County, PA
February 14th (Valentines Day), 1859. The 33 star flag was official from 1859-1861, and was thus still the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
interest to note that a sister variety of 48 star parade flag is known, printed on the same fabric, that
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Vintage 1920s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
top left corner as well as the bottom right corner are scraps of a 48 star linen flag and in between
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20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Plexiglass
13 Hand-Sewn Stars, In an Oval Version of the 3rd Maryland Pattern
Located in York County, PA
the 48 star count), the stars on 13 star flags may appear in any one of a host of configurations. Some
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
no-nonsense Marine drill instructor, pointing directly at the viewer, in front of a 48-star American
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Patriotic Quilt Titled "Stars and Stripes" Forever
Located in Darnestown, MD
This fabulous 48 star Patriotic quilt has the embroidered title "Stars and Stripes Forever."
The
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Vintage 1920s American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
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Located in Darnestown, MD
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Early 20th c. Monumental Wool American Flag with 48 Stars, c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
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M...
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Rare Midcentury Design Oval Mirror in Faux Glass Frame with Frosted Ice Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Mirror, mirror on the wall.
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Shadow box framed ships signal flag with attached rope and wood toggle. Red diamond on a white field. Letter V. Weight is 5 pounds.
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HMS Victory Flag Locket
Located in Jersey, GB
A 1 x 1 inch piece of the white ensign flag flown from the HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar
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Located in Chicago, IL
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H 16.5 in W 14 in D 1.5 in
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48 Star Flag, Vintage
Located in Acworth, GA
Authentic vintage 48 star flag made of printed cotton. The 48 star flag was used from 1912-1959
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
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48 Star Flag, Vintage
Located in Acworth, GA
Authentic vintage 48 Star Flag made of printed cotton with sewn edges.
The 48 Star Flag was used
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
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Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique 48 star flag 1912-1914. This star arrangement was only used for two years. Starched gauze
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Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique 48 star flag, circa 1912-1914. This star arrangement was only used for two years.
Museum
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Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Crocheted 48 Star Flag
Located in North Egremont, MA
Charming example of American patriotism during the 1st World War. The flag is conceived as two
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Cotton
The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag
By John Roper
Located in Billerica, MA
up until the 48 star flag. Flags included: January 1, 1776 (Grand Union Flag), June 14th 1777 (13
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Circa 1930 48 Star Chenille Flag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930 exceptional hand made chenille 48 star flag with brush fringe on all four border sides
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Nautical Americana 48 Star Navy Ensign No. 5 1900 " USS Boston"
By United States Navy
Located in Palm City, FL
made as a 48 Star flag rather than the official 45 Star flag has been lost to the vagaries of history
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48 Star Framed American Flag
Located in Bedford, NY
ENCASED IN GLASS AND WOOD FRAME, 48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG MADE IN 1930 WHEN THERE WERE 48 STATES
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Enormous 48 Star American Flag
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Enormous early American flag. 48 sewn stars. Color still vibrant.
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star WWII War Era Flag
Located in Acworth, GA
48 Star WWII War era flag...On the original stick. Printed cotton.
Frame 24 x 20
Museum framing
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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48 Star Flag Pillow W/homespun Linen Backing/down Filled
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VINTAGE 48 STAR FLAG PILLOW WITH HOMESPUN LINEN BACKING AND DOWN & FEATHER FILLED.GREAT NAUTICAL OR
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Large Hand Crochet 48 Star Flag with Blue Cotton Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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48 Star Flag - Crocheted WWI-WWII Era
Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG WITH BOLD OVERPRINTED TEXT ADVERTISING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
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48 Star Flag, Staggered Rows On A Royal Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
, 1912-1918:
48 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse glazed cotton. The stars of the
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48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE
Located in York County, PA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage Extra Large 48 Star Flag Pillow/Printed Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Upholstered 48 Star Flag Ottoman with Painted Turned Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple
Located in York County, PA
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Early 20th Century 48 Star Flag Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare & Early 20thc Polish cotton 48 star Flag w/ Metal Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing polished cotton flag has the original red,white & blue ties for hanging .The stars are
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California
Located in York County, PA
MARCH, 1941:
48 star American national flag, made during World War II and signed along the reverse
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 STAR MIXED FABRIC FLAG PILLOWS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MIXED FABRIC POLY/COTTON 48 STAR FLAG PILLOWS W/ DOWN & FEATHER INSERTS.ONLY TWO AVALABLE 145. EACH
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FRAMED 48 STAR SILK FLAG IN ANTIQUE FRAME
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920'S FRAMED SILK 48 STAR FLAG IN A ANTIQUE BLACK PAINTED FRAME.
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48 Star American Flag Pillow w/Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Early 20Th c 48 Star Framed Shps Flag in Custom Distressed Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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48 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Cornflower Blue Canton, ca 1896-1918
Located in York County, PA
regimented pattern that consisted of 6 justified rows of 8 stars.
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H 31.5 in W 47.5 in D 2.5 in
48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA
Located in York County, PA
scarlet red stripes, and a cotton sleeve along the hoist end.
The 48 star flag represents
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48-Star Parade Flag in Large-Scale Dancing Row Pattern
Located in York County, PA
size.
Some 48 star flags have been found with hand-written and printed dates ranging as early as
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48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag
Located in York County, PA
).
Before 1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico
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48 Star Parade Flag in a Staggered Row Pattern, on a Cornflower Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
48 Star Parade Flag in a Staggered Row Pattern, on a Cornflower Blue Canton, 1896-1918: 48 star
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48 Star Beadwork American Flag
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR BEADWORK AMERICAN FLAG, CA 1912-1920:
While many Native American beaded items include
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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star American Parade Flag with Dancing Rows of Canted Stars, ca 1912-1918
Located in York County, PA
1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and
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H 36 in W 47 in D 2.5 in
48 Star American Parade Flag with Bold Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
48 star American Parade flag with a bold Civil War veteran's overprint, a 1908 date, a cornflower
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48 Stars, Crochet American Flag
Located in York County, PA
of one. All of the above features add strong folk qualities to the flag's design.
The 48 star flag
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48 Tumbling, Pointy Stars, An Extremely Rare Example Flag
Located in York County, PA
1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and
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48 Stars In A Dancing Rows Pattern, On a Large Scale Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and
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48 Star Crocheted American Flag, With Beautiful Striking Colors, ca 1941-1945
Located in York County, PA
stars were individually made in the same manner, then appliquéd to the canton.
The 48 star flag became
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13-Star Medallion Flag Waver, circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
variation from the more common “row” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, and 48 star flags.
A wonderful
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48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
Located in York County, PA
1944, in the smallest scale employed at the time.
48 star American national flag, made during World
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
WWII American Flag with 48 Stars
Located in York County, PA
. Navy flags of the WWI-WWII era.
The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New
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Unusual WWI Period Antique American Window Flag with 48 Stars, Silver Fringe
Located in York County, PA
FRINGE, 1917-18:
48 star American parade flag window banner, made during WWI (U.S. involvement 1917-18
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H 24.5 in W 18 in D 0 in
48 Star American Parade Flag with a Rare Gettysburg Two Color Overprint
Located in York County, PA
48 star American parade flag with a rare, two-color overprint, made to Commemorate the 75th
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38-Star Printed Flower and Petals Design, circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
that prevailed on the 45, 46, and 48 star flags.
A wonderful celebration of our nation’s early
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48 Star U.S Navy Jack
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR U.S. NAVY JACK, WWI - WWII ERA (1917-1945):
United States Navy jack with 48 stars
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48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California
Located in York County, PA
1944:
48 star American national flag, made during World War II (U.S. involvement 1941-45) and
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48 Star Hand Pieced Flag Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This star spangled banner quilt is a hand stitched replica of a 48 star United States flag from the
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48 Star Parade Flag Salesman's Sample
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR PARADE FLAG SALESMAN'S SAMPLE, CA 1912-1930, FROM THE COLLECTION OF J RICHARD PIERCE
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48 Star Parade Flag Salesman's Sample
Located in York County, PA
range of early star counts.
The modernistic graphics of flag samplers are quite exceptional. One
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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
47 Stars, an Extremely Scare Example, Unofficial Star Count
Located in York County, PA
corresponding jump in the demand for new flags. In fact, some flag-makers had already been producing 48 star
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Stars, Crocheted, A Tremendous Folk Example, Wwi-wwii Era
Located in York County, PA
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The 48 star flag represents the addition of Arizona in 1912 and was the official star count
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Folky Hand Crocheted Flag Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ever seen. The flag shows 48 needlepoint stars on a plane of vibrant canton blue with bright scarlet
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Vintage 48 Star Large Flag Pillow/Big Full Size Flag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COTTON VINTAGE OVER SIZE FLAG PILLOW WITH 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN BACKING.ALL OUR LARGE FLAG PILLOWS
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48 Star Jack on the Original Turned Staff
Located in York County, PA
appealing.
The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New Mexico and Arizona. 48
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45 Star Antique American Flag, Small Scale, Utah Statehood, circa 1896-1907
Located in York County, PA
-sewn construction that were made prior to 1912, when the 48 star flag was adopted. During the 19th
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48 Star Flag For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 48 star flag available at 1stDibs. Each 48 star flag for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and linen. There are many kinds of the 48 star flag you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 48 star flag bearing Neoclassical or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 48 star flag over the years, but those crafted by American Flag & Banner Co. and Hortie-Van Manufacturing Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 48 Star Flag?
A 48 star flag can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,595, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
Finding the Right memorabilia-political-patriotic for You
Memorabilia from historical events hold endless value, with every piece telling a story. Antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia express pride and heritage and include campaign posters, banners and recruitment advertisements.
World War II posters bring history to life. They celebrate the heroes who fought for their country, as do buttons, flags and banners from this era. Beyond the initial goals of political campaign memorabilia — which served to prominently position candidates in front of voters and amplify a candidate’s platform — vintage campaign prints, posters, buttons and more are interesting relics of another time and place. And like a lot of folk art, these items are imbued with narrative and make for colorful and meaningful additions to shelves and walls.
Find a range of international patriotic items on 1stDibs — banners from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II are available, as are nesting dolls of the Russian royal family from the 1900s. Each item is a rare treasure, and historic finds like these add meaning to a space. Items promoting women’s right to vote inspire hope. Letters signed by presidents are treasured by admirers.
The range of these works on 1stDibs includes European and American campaign buttons, textiles and flags (and other works in fabric), uniforms and hats. Each piece of antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia is a slice of history, making for a unique gift or collector’s item.
Questions About 48 Star Flag
- When did the flag have 42 stars?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022American flags had 42 stars for a very brief period of time following the official statehood of Washington on November 11, 1889. When Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890, the flag had 43 stars. Only a small number of manufacturers produced flags with only 42 stars. You'll find a selection of antique American flags on 1stDibs.
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