40 Star American Flag 1889
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The 40-star United States flag is one of the rarest and most unusual variations of the American flag because it was never officially adopted by the United States government, yet exam...
Linen, Oak
American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889, a printed cotton flag bearing 39 stars in the wavy star pattern.
Cotton
19th Century American 42 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century American 42 Star Flag, circa 1889, printed on linen period flag in the "Dancing Star" pattern.
Linen
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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...
Silk
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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...
Cotton
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42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
Private citizens were displaying the American flag more than they ever had in history. By 1889, some flag-makers were once again producing 39 star flags, in anticipation of the Dakot...
Cotton
Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) with Heart Valentine and Flag Surround
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Heartfelt Salute: A Sailor's "Woolie" of Nations Circa 1880 This vibrant and distinctive piece is a prime example of sailor's woolwork, often referred to as a "woolie," a popular ...
Wool
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Dated 1883 Masonic Flag Holder in Iron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Masonic cast iron original black painted masonic flag holder with footed ball and claw feet. The condition is very good and strong.
Iron
Soldier's Woolwork Royal Artillery Badge, American Flag, British, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
Crimea commemorates the war of 1854–1856, in which Britain, France, and Ottoman Turkey — the alliance echoed in the flags above — fought Russia in defense of the Ottoman Empire.
Wool
"The Old Flag and Protection" Benjamin Harrison Campaign Handkerchief, 1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Benjamin Harrison campaign handkerchief, from the 1888 presidential election. Printed on white silk, this design features a waving 39-star American flag and ...
Silk
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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...
Cotton
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 ...
Silk
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...
Cotton
13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, circa 1888 Ex Richard Pierce
Located in York County, PA
13 Star American parade flag in an extremely rare design, with “protection to home industries” slogan on a fanciful, scrolling streamer, made for the 1888 presidential campaign of Be...
Cotton
38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
The 39th state would not join the Union for another 13 years, however, when the Dakota Territory entered as two states on November 2nd, 1889. The 38 star flag became official on July...
Wool
41 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Acworth, GA
Wonderful and rare 41 Star Flag from 1889. Congress added five states in 1889 and early 1890 of five states were added to the Union at one time on July 4th 1890 making the 39, 40, 41...
Satin
Antique 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Acworth, GA
Made of cotton Frame 21"x26" Flag 8.5"x12". Circa 1889 The 39 star flags was never official as five States were added on the same day at the same time July 4th 1890
Cotton
Antique 42 Star American Flag, circa 1889-1890
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique 42 star American flag with conservation framing with UV acrylic. Made of cotton and would have been attached to a stick. The flag measures 18" x 25". The 42nd state was voted...
Cotton
American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
The 39 star flag was never an official American flag sanctioned by Congress, but was made by states to celebrate the two Dakotas admission into the Union in 1889.
Silk
39-Star Antique American Flag, Silk, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, printed on silk. The flag dates to 1889 showcasing a “whimsical” star pattern in the canton.
Silk
American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
The 39 star flag was never an official American flag sanctioned by Congress, but was made by states to celebrate the two Dakotas admission into the Union in 1889.
Linen
42-Star Antique American Parade Flag, circa 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a 42-star parade flag printed circa 1889. It features a whimsical, dancing star pattern against a dark blue canton.
Muslin
41-Star American Printed Flag, Celebrating Montana Statehood, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a very rare and attractively-sized 41-star flag waver, celebrating Montana statehood. The flag is printed on linen and dates to 1889.
Linen
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H 28.38 in W 32.88 in D 2 in
42-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Washington Statehood, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The flag dates to 1889-1890, and is printed on cotton.
Cotton
19th Century 39 Star American Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century 39 Star American Flag, circa 1889, a printed linen ensign with 39 stars arranged in a wavy star pattern, with stripes in a very unusual elongated form.
Linen
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H 65 in W 101 in D 2 in
39-Star American Flag, Hand-cut and Sewn, Antique "Unofficial" Flag, circa 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a 39-star American flag, dating to 1889 and celebrating North Dakota's statehood.
Fabric
38-Star “Centennial” American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The 38-star flag was the official flag of the United States until the addition of the two Dakotas in 1889.
39-Star Antique American Flag with 'Whimsical' Star Pattern, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, handmade and printed on cotton. The flag dates to 1889 and has a unique history, thanks to its rare star-count.
Cotton
40-Star "Unofficial" Whimsical Star Pattern American Flag, circa 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
South Dakota, the 40th state, joined the Union on November 2, 1889. The jump to 40 stars required people to rapidly adjust to the two Dakotas, but before people could produce 40-star...
40-Star Antique Parade Flag Printed on Muslin, circa 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a 40-star "unofficial" printed flag. This parade flag celebrates South Dakota statehood, which was granted along with North Dakota on November 2, 1889.
Muslin
42-Star American Flag, Antique Whimsical Star Pattern, circa 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The flag dates to 1889-1890, and is printed on cotton.
Cotton
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H 29.75 in W 39 in D 3.13 in
39-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating North Dakota Statehood, 1889-1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, celebrating North Dakota statehood. The printed flag dates to 1889 and showcases a “whimsical” star pattern in the canton.
Fabric
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H 21 in W 29 in D 2 in
39-Star "Unofficial" American Parade Flag Whimsical Star Pattern circa 1877-1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, handmade and printed on cotton. The flag dates to 1889 and has a unique history, thanks to its rare star-count.
42 Stars, 1889-1890, An Unofficial Star Count Flag
Located in York County, PA
42 STARS, 1889-1890, AN UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT, WASHINGTON STATEHOOD, SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING: 42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin.
39-Star Patriotic "Unoffical Flag" Bandana, circa 1876-1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a patriotic textile featuring a 39-star flag surrounded by other flags of the world. The 39-star flag was never an official flag of America.
38 Star American Flag Ribbon, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889:
Located in York County, PA
It is for this reason that 38 and 13 stars (to represent the original 13 colonies) are the two star counts most often seen at the Centennial International Exposition, the six-month l...
42 Star American Parade Flag, Washington Statehood, circa 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
42 stars in a Wave configuration of lineal columns, never an official star count, 1889-1890, Washington Statehood: 42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton.
Cotton
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.
Wool, Cotton
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...
Wool
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H 46.5 in W 72 in D 2.5 in
40 Canted Stars on an Antique American Flag, South Dakota Statehood, 1889
Located in York County, PA
In fact, a total of 5 states entered the Union over the course of the flag year, which proceeded from July 4th, 1889 to July 3rd, 1890.
42 Stars, 1889-1890, An Unofficial Star Count, Washington Statehood Flag
Located in York County, PA
42 STARS, 1889-1890, AN UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT, WASHINGTON STATEHOOD, SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING: 42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin.
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H 20.25 in W 25.75 in D 2 in
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 WASHINGTON STATE, MONTANA, AND THE DAKOTAS, NEVER AN OFFICIAL STAR COUNT, circa 1889-18...
Cotton
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H 29.5 in W 35 in
42 Star Antique American Flag, Wave Configuration, Washington Statehood, 1889-90
Located in York County, PA
The flag represents the addition of the Dakotas, Montana and Washington, between November 2nd and November 11th, 1889.
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