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1876 American Flag

Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner
Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner

Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s brilliant blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars, arranged to read “1776” and ...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Cotton

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 star antique American parade flag with scattered star orientation, made of silk, with generous scale and vivid colors, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889 38 star American national p...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876
38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876

38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876. Flag-making was a competitive venture, however, and few flag-makers would have continued to produce 37 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS IN AN EXTREMELY UNUSUAL CONFIGURATION THAT BEARS A CLUSTER OF 6 SMALL STARS WITHIN A LINEAL PATTERN OF LARGER STARS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD 38 star American national...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

13 Star Antique American Flag , Hand-Sewn Stars in a Medallion, 1876 Centennial
13 Star Antique American Flag , Hand-Sewn Stars in a Medallion, 1876 Centennial

13 Star Antique American Flag , Hand-Sewn Stars in a Medallion, 1876 Centennial

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF HAND-SEWN STARS AND A BEAUTIFUL, ELONGATED PROFILE, MADE IN THE ERA OF THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, I...

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Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

38 Star Antique Flag, Stars in Double Wreath Pattern, Colorado Statehood 1876-89
38 Star Antique Flag, Stars in Double Wreath Pattern, Colorado Statehood 1876-89

38 Star Antique Flag, Stars in Double Wreath Pattern, Colorado Statehood 1876-89

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A DOUBLE-WREATH CONFIGURATION THAT FEATURES AN ENORMOUS CENTER STAR, REFLECTS THE PERIOD OF COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889: 38 star American nati...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Exceptional American Flag, 38 Stars in 3 Sizes in a Fantastic, Unusual Medallion
Exceptional American Flag, 38 Stars in 3 Sizes in a Fantastic, Unusual Medallion

Exceptional American Flag, 38 Stars in 3 Sizes in a Fantastic, Unusual Medallion

Located in York County, PA

EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH 38 GLAZED COTTON STARS, IN 3 DIFFERENT SIZES, ARRANGED IN A BEAUTIFULLY GRAPHIC, DOUBLE-WREATH STYLE MEDALLION, WITH TRIANGLES OF 4 STARS IN ...

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorab...

Materials

Silk

34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern
34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

Located in York County, PA

34 STARS IN A WHIMSICAL RENDITION OF THE GREAT STAR PATTERN, ON A CIVIL WAR PERIOD FLAG WITH A CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON, UPDATED TO 39 STARS IN 1876 34 star American national flag wit...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon, ca 1876-1910
13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon, ca 1876-1910

13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon, ca 1876-1910

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR RIBBON, WOVEN SILK, circa 1876-1910 13 star antique American flag ribbon, made of woven silk, of the type encountered in military, political, and fraternal badges and ribbon...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood
38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood

38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood

Located in York County, PA

38 WHIMSICAL STARS, WITH 6-POINTED PROFILES, SIMILAR TO THE STAR OF DAVID, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CENTENNIAL ERA; A REMARKABLE SPECIMEN, ONE-OF-A-KIND AMONG KNOWN EXAMPLE...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876
Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

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H 25 in W 30 in D 1 in

Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic antique 38 star flag from 1876, America's birthday. Flag has a very rare star arrangement as it is arranged in a square pattern.

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Linen

Antique 13 Star Flag, circa 1876
Antique 13 Star Flag, circa 1876

Antique 13 Star Flag, circa 1876

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H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in

Antique 13 Star Flag, circa 1876

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique 13 star flag, circa 1876. Made of starched gauze, still attached to original stick. Museum framing with UV acrylic Historical Americana.

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

Rare Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876
Rare Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

Rare Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

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H 35 in W 43 in D 1.5 in

Rare Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

Located in Acworth, GA

Rare Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876, with rare star arrangement called a triple wreath medallion with no center star. Made of printed cotton. Some staining and fading, but its stil...

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star Flag 1876 with Rare Star Pattern
38 Star Flag 1876 with Rare Star Pattern

38 Star Flag 1876 with Rare Star Pattern

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H 21 in W 24 in D 1 in

38 Star Flag 1876 with Rare Star Pattern

Located in Acworth, GA

Wonderful antique 38 star flag with very rare star arrangement. The pattern is called a triple wreath medallion with no large center star which is more unusual for a medallion arrang...

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

Rare 38 Star Flag with rare star pattern, circa 1876
Rare 38 Star Flag with rare star pattern, circa 1876

Rare 38 Star Flag with rare star pattern, circa 1876

Located in Acworth, GA

Rare 38 Star Flag from 1876 with a very rare star arrangement called a double wreath medallion with large center star. Made to celebrate this event. Made of starched gauze. Flag is 2...

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner
Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner

Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s rich blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars printed in white and arranged to r...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

American Centennial Parade Flag, 1876
American Centennial Parade Flag, 1876

American Centennial Parade Flag, 1876

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H 10.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in

American Centennial Parade Flag, 1876

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Mounted in a gold frame, printed on cloth these flags were used in 1876 to celebrate the centennial.

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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Art

American Centennial Parade Flag, 1876
American Centennial Parade Flag, 1876

American Centennial Parade Flag, 1876

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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 1 in

American Centennial Parade Flag, 1876

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Mounted in a gold frame, printed on cloth these flags were used in 1876 to celebrate the centennial.

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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876
13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876

13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876

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H 34.25 in W 38 in D 2.38 in

13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a beautiful 13-star American Flag. This wool flag's canton features the highly sought-after medallion star pattern, with one large central star, encircled by a ring of e...

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Antique 1870s American American Colonial Political and Patriotic Memorab...

Materials

Brass

Antique American Flag with Stars that Spell "1776-1876", ca 1876
Antique American Flag with Stars that Spell "1776-1876", ca 1876

Antique American Flag with Stars that Spell "1776-1876", ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

Antique American flag with 10-pointed stars that spell “1776 – 1876”, made for the 100-year anniversary of American Independence, one of the most graphic of all early examples: Ma...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38-Star "Centennial" American Flag, circa 1876
38-Star "Centennial" American Flag, circa 1876

38-Star "Centennial" American Flag, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a striking hand-cut and hand-sewn 38-star American flag. The 38th star was added to the flag to commemorate Colorado statehood.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton, Wool

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, ca 1876
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, ca 1876

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, ca 1876

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H 14.25 in W 10.25 in D 2 in

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF STARS, MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cot...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

1776-1876 Centennial Celebration Flag, Circa 1876
1776-1876 Centennial Celebration Flag, Circa 1876

1776-1876 Centennial Celebration Flag, Circa 1876

Located in York County, PA

Antique American Flag with 10-pointed stars that spell “1776 – 1876”, Made for the 100-Year Anniversary Of American Independence,one of the most graphic of all early examples.

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

39 Star Antique American Flag, Dakota Territories, ca 1876
39 Star Antique American Flag, Dakota Territories, ca 1876

39 Star Antique American Flag, Dakota Territories, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

39 STARS IN TWO SIZES, ALTERNATING FROM ONE COLUMN TO THE NEXT, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG DATING TO THE 1876 CENTENNIAL, NEVER AN OFFICIAL STAR COUNT, REFLECTS THE ANTICIPAT...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, 1876-89, Battle Flag Style
38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, 1876-89, Battle Flag Style

38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, 1876-89, Battle Flag Style

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 remained the official star count for the American flag in 1876. It was almost universally abandoned, however, as flag-making was a competitive venture, and few fl...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

38-Star Antique Printed American Flag, circa 1876-1890
38-Star Antique Printed American Flag, circa 1876-1890

38-Star Antique Printed American Flag, circa 1876-1890

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an exceptional 38-star printed American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado joined the Union as the 38th state.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Muslin

38 Star American Flag Ribbon, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889:
38 Star American Flag Ribbon, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889:

38 Star American Flag Ribbon, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889:

Located in York County, PA

Although 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876, flag-making was a competitive venture, and no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were making 38’s.

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13-Star American Flag Silk Banner, circa 1876-1900
13-Star American Flag Silk Banner, circa 1876-1900

13-Star American Flag Silk Banner, circa 1876-1900

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The medallion pattern emerged around the time of the American Civil War and continued to be used during the period of the American Centennial in 1876, when flag production increased ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Rare 81-Star "1776-1876" Centennial American Parade Flag
Rare 81-Star "1776-1876" Centennial American Parade Flag

Rare 81-Star "1776-1876" Centennial American Parade Flag

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an extremely rare 1876 U.S. Centennial celebration parade flag design, that was popular at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876 and was sold in a number of differen...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique American Centennial Flag w/ 10-Pointed Stars that Spell “1776 – 1876”
Antique American Centennial Flag w/ 10-Pointed Stars that Spell “1776 – 1876”

Antique American Centennial Flag w/ 10-Pointed Stars that Spell “1776 – 1876”

Located in York County, PA

ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH 10-POINTED STARS THAT SPELL “1776 – 1876”, MADE FOR THE 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, ONE OF THE MOST GRAPHIC OF ALL EARLY EXAMPLES: Many...

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorab...

Materials

Wool

38 Star American Flag with Stars That Spell "1776-1876"
38 Star American Flag with Stars That Spell "1776-1876"

38 Star American Flag with Stars That Spell "1776-1876"

Located in York County, PA

ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH 10-POINTED STARS THAT SPELL “1776 – 1876”, MADE FOR THE 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, ONE OF THE MOST GRAPHIC OF ALL EARLY EXAMPLES Ma...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38-Star Vertical American Flag, Celebrating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876
38-Star Vertical American Flag, Celebrating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876

38-Star Vertical American Flag, Celebrating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an original 38-star American flag. The flag dates to 1876, when Colorado joined the Union as the 38th state.

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Antique 1870s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Medallion Configuration, 1876 Centennial
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Medallion Configuration, 1876 Centennial

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Medallion Configuration, 1876 Centennial

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION ON A LARGE SCALE PARADE FLAG MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL: Frame Size (H x L): 15.25" x 11.5" Flag Size (H x L): 9.5" x 5.75" 13 star ...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star American Flag w/ Extraordinary Features, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889
38 Star American Flag w/ Extraordinary Features, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

38 Star American Flag w/ Extraordinary Features, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH AN EXTREMELY RARE DOUBLE-WREATH CONFIGURATION THAT FEATURES A SQUARE OF FOUR STARS BOTH INSIDE AND OUT, ON A BEAUTIFUL, CORNFLOWER BLUE CANON THAT ...

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Political and Patriotic Memorab...

Materials

Cotton

38-Star "Medallion Pattern" American Centennial Parade Flag, circa 1876

38-Star "Medallion Pattern" American Centennial Parade Flag, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a 38-star "Medallion Pattern" American centennial parade flag celebrating Colorado Statehood and the 100th anniversary of our Nation's Independence. This particular flag ...

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Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Colorado Statehood American Flag Interesting Star Pattern, circa 1876

38 Star Colorado Statehood American Flag Interesting Star Pattern, circa 1876

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Although 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876, flag-making was a competitive venture, and no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were making 38’s.

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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antiques American Flag with Ten-Pointed Stars That Spell "1776-1876"
Antiques American Flag with Ten-Pointed Stars That Spell "1776-1876"

Antiques American Flag with Ten-Pointed Stars That Spell "1776-1876"

Located in York County, PA

ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH 10-POINTED STARS THAT SPELL "1776-1876", MADE FOR THE 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, ONE OF THE MOST GRAPHIC OF ALL EARLY EXAMPLES: Many ...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 AMERICAN FLAG, HAND-SEWN STARS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD
38 AMERICAN FLAG, HAND-SEWN STARS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD

38 AMERICAN FLAG, HAND-SEWN STARS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD

Located in York County, PA

38 star American National flag in a great, small size for the period (1876-1889) with hand-sewn stars.

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Cotton

38-Star Medallion Pattern American Flag with Two Outliers, circa 1876
38-Star Medallion Pattern American Flag with Two Outliers, circa 1876

38-Star Medallion Pattern American Flag with Two Outliers, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876 and the 38 star flag became the official United States flag on July 4th, 1877.

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Muslin

AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH 10-POINTED STARS THAT SPELL 1776-1876
AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH 10-POINTED STARS THAT SPELL 1776-1876

AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH 10-POINTED STARS THAT SPELL 1776-1876

Located in York County, PA

CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION PARADE FLAG WITH 10-POINTED STARS THAT SPELL “1776 – 1876”, ONE OF THE MOST GRAPHIC OF ALL EARLY EXAMPLES:

Many fantastic star patterns were made...

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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

37 Star Antique American Flag, Nebraska Statehood, circa 1867-1876
37 Star Antique American Flag, Nebraska Statehood, circa 1867-1876

37 Star Antique American Flag, Nebraska Statehood, circa 1867-1876

Located in York County, PA

37 star antique American Flag with lineal rows of "DANCING" or "TUMBLING" stars, Nebraska Statehood, 1867-1876, The Era of American Reconstruction: 37 star American national parad...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG IN A TINY SCALE AMONG THOSE WITH PIECED-AND-SEWN CONSTRUCTION, WITH BEAUTIFUL & UNUSUAL SHADE OF BLUE AND WITH A NOTCHED CONFIGURATION OF STARS THAT LEA...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Homemade 13 Star Antique American Flag with Unusual Construction, ca 1876
Homemade 13 Star Antique American Flag with Unusual Construction, ca 1876

Homemade 13 Star Antique American Flag with Unusual Construction, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

HOMEMADE, 13 STAR, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A 3-2-3-2-3 STAR CONFIGURATION AND EXTREMELY UNUSUAL CONSTRUCTION, PROBABLY MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 13 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Canton, circa 1876-1890
38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Canton, circa 1876-1890

38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Canton, circa 1876-1890

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a striking 38-star American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado (represented by the large star in the center of the flag’s canton) joined the Union as the 38th s...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Muslin

Antique American Parade Flag with Ten-Pointed Stars that Spell "1776-1876"
Antique American Parade Flag with Ten-Pointed Stars that Spell "1776-1876"

Antique American Parade Flag with Ten-Pointed Stars that Spell "1776-1876"

Located in York County, PA

Antique American flag with ten-pointed stars that spell “1776 – 1876”, made for the 100-year anniversary of American Independence, one of the most graphic of all early examples: M...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Star Pattern, circa 1876
38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Star Pattern, circa 1876

38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Star Pattern, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876 and the 38 star flag became the official United States flag on July 4th, 1877.

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

38-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876-1889
38-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876-1889

38-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876-1889

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876 and the 38 star flag became the official United States flag on July 4th, 1877.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

39 Star Antique American Flag, Probably 1876, Never an Unofficial Star Count
39 Star Antique American Flag, Probably 1876, Never an Unofficial Star Count

39 Star Antique American Flag, Probably 1876, Never an Unofficial Star Count

Located in York County, PA

39 STARS, PROBABLY 1876, NEVER AN UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT, NEVER ACCURATE, SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING: 39 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton muslin.

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Antique American Flag, Hand-Sewn Stars, Small Scale, 1876 Centennial Era
13 Antique American Flag, Hand-Sewn Stars, Small Scale, 1876 Centennial Era

13 Antique American Flag, Hand-Sewn Stars, Small Scale, 1876 Centennial Era

Located in York County, PA

13 HAND-SEWN STARS IN A 3-2-3-2-3 CONFIGURATION, IN AN EXTREMELY SCARCE, SMALL SIZE FOR THE PERIOD, 1876 CENTENNIAL ERA: 13 Star American national flag, either made in celebratio...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, PROBABLY MADE IN CANADA, 1876-1898
13 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, PROBABLY MADE IN CANADA, 1876-1898

13 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, PROBABLY MADE IN CANADA, 1876-1898

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS, 1876-98, A VERY RARE PRINTED EXAMPLE, UNUSUALLY LARGE, PROBABLY MADE IN CANADA: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton, made sometime in the period bet...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, Ca 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, Ca 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, Ca 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING MADE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1876-1889 38 star American national p...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star American Parade Flag, Medallion Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889
38 Star American Parade Flag, Medallion Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

38 Star American Parade Flag, Medallion Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS IN A TRIPLE WREATH STYLE MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, WITH 2 OUTLIERS, ON A LARGE SCALE ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH GREAT COLORS AND PRESENCE, MADE IN THE ERA WHEN COLORAD...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star American Flag, Stars in Notched Pattern, ca 1876-1889
38 Star American Flag, Stars in Notched Pattern, ca 1876-1889

38 Star American Flag, Stars in Notched Pattern, ca 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 HAND-SEWN STARS IN A "NOTCHED" PATTERN, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH BEAUTIFUL WEAR FROM HAVING BEEN EXTENSIVELY FLOWN, MADE AT THE TIME WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STAT...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876
38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876

38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876. Flag-making was a competitive venture, however, and few flag-makers would have continued to produce 37 ...

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Extremely Scarce, circa 1876-1889
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Extremely Scarce, circa 1876-1889

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Extremely Scarce, circa 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

13 star antique American parade flag, with a 3-2-3-2-3 configuration of stars, an extremely scarce and unusually large variety, made circa 1876-1899: 13 star American national par...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star Antique American Flag, Notched Configuration, Colorado Statehood 1876-89
38 Star Antique American Flag, Notched Configuration, Colorado Statehood 1876-89

38 Star Antique American Flag, Notched Configuration, Colorado Statehood 1876-89

By Annin & Co.

Located in York County, PA

38 Star antique American flag with a notched configuration, made by the U.S. bunting company in Lowell, Massachusetts, signed "Throckmorton," reflects the era of Colorado statehood, ...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

37-Star "Dancing Stars" American Flag, Celebrating Nebraska Statehood, 1867-1876
37-Star "Dancing Stars" American Flag, Celebrating Nebraska Statehood, 1867-1876

37-Star "Dancing Stars" American Flag, Celebrating Nebraska Statehood, 1867-1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

37-Star American Flag with Whimsical star pattern printed on silk, commemorating Nebraska statehood. Printed American parade flag that features whimsical or "Dancing Star" confiqu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Historical Memorabilia

39 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in Two Sizes, Ca 1876
39 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in Two Sizes, Ca 1876

39 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in Two Sizes, Ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

39 STARS IN TWO SIZES, ALTERNATING FROM ONE COLUMN TO THE NEXT, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH AN UNUSUALLY ELONGATED PROFILE, DATING TO THE 1876 CENTENNIAL, NEVER AN OFFICI...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

13 Stars on an Antique American Parade Flag made for the 1876 Centennial
13 Stars on an Antique American Parade Flag made for the 1876 Centennial

13 Stars on an Antique American Parade Flag made for the 1876 Centennial

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton and affixed to its original staff.

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Hand-Sewn Stars on an Antique American Flag of the 1876 Era
13 Hand-Sewn Stars on an Antique American Flag of the 1876 Era

13 Hand-Sewn Stars on an Antique American Flag of the 1876 Era

Located in York County, PA

13 hand-sewn stars on an antique American flag of the 1876 era, probably a U.S. Navy small boat ensign: 13 star American national flag of the type flown by the U.S.

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Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Antique American hand sewn Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American hand sewn Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American hand sewn Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876. Flag-making was a competitive venture, however, and few flag-makers would have been continuing to produ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

38 Star Antique American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, ca 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, ca 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, ca 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 Star Antique American Flag with Hand-sewn Stars in an 8-7-8-7-8 Pattern of Justified Rows, Made in the Period When Colorado was the Most Recent State to Join The Union, 1876-1889:...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made in Massachusetts 1876-89
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made in Massachusetts 1876-89

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made in Massachusetts 1876-89

Located in York County, PA

BUNTING COMPANY IN LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS, REFLECTS THE ERA OF COLORADO STATEHOOD, circa 1876-1889 38 star American national flag, press-dyed on wool bunting.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

37 Star Antique American Flag with Stars in a Double-Wreath Pattern, 1867-1876
37 Star Antique American Flag with Stars in a Double-Wreath Pattern, 1867-1876

37 Star Antique American Flag with Stars in a Double-Wreath Pattern, 1867-1876

Located in York County, PA

37 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A DOUBLE-WREATH CONFIGURATION, PROBABLY MADE FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE IN 1876, REFLECTS THE TIME DURING WHICH...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

13 Star Medallion Pattern 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag
13 Star Medallion Pattern 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag

13 Star Medallion Pattern 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton and affixed to its original staff.

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Stars, Medallion Pattern, 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag:
13 Stars, Medallion Pattern, 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag:

13 Stars, Medallion Pattern, 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag:

Located in York County, PA

13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton and affixed to its original staff.

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Located in PARIS, FR

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Bone

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Materials

Oak

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Wood

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Located in Fredericksburg, VA

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Bronze

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$2,044

H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 20.48 in

20th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet, c. 1920

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Glass, Pine

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$59,850Sale Price|52% Off

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By Paolo Veronese

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Paintings

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Wood, Gesso, Canvas

Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
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$6,797Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in NICE, FR

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Metal, Bronze

13-Star Bennington "76" Parade Flag, Early 20th Century
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$4,250

H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 1.63 in

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Located in Colorado Springs, CO

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Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

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By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

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Stained Glass

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Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Panelling

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Wood

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Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

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$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

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Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

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Metal

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