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When did the flag have 42 stars?
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American 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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42 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Washington Statehood, ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
42 STARS ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING, REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Price Upon Request
42 Hand Sewn Stars on An Antique American Flag ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
beautiful coloration.
The 42 star flag is interesting from a historical perspective, both because 42 was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Price Upon Request
42-Star 7th Cavalry Regiment Parade Guidon, Printed "7C", Circa 1889-1895
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
interesting from a historical perspective, because 42 was never an official star count. 42-star flags were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
WASHINGTON STATE, circa 1889-1890
42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton, with an exceptionally
Category
Antique 1890s North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Price Upon Request