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H 20 in W 28 in D 1 in
The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag
By John Roper
Located in Billerica, MA
Evolution of the United States flag up until the 48 star flag. Flags included: January 1, 1776 (Grand Union Flag), June 14th 1777 (13 Stars), January 13th, 1794 (15 Stars), March 24t...
Paper
Patriotic Americana Themed 20-Star Flag Clipboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Americana patriotic themed work board/clipboard shows an original hand painted twenty-star flag and was completely hand constructed with all original hardware intact. A vintage...
Metal
26-Star Printed American Flag
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
It is estimated that maybe fewer than 20 printed 26-star flags are known to exist in either public or private collections.
Cotton
44-Star American Flag, Printed in Drum Star Configuration
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Some folds and creases from past storage. Flag measures 13? H x 20” W. The 44-star flag is archivally presented floating on a dark grey bottom mat.
Cotton
26-Star Printed American Flag Bolt of Two
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
It is estimated that maybe fewer than 20 printed 26-star flags are known to exist in either public or private collections.
Cotton
35-Star Hand-Cut American Civil-War Era Flag, circa 1863
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
West Virginia joined the Union on June 20, 1863. Because 35-star flags were produced for less than a year and a half, they are extremely rare and desired among flag collectors.
Wool, Canvas
WWII Period Homemade Parade Flag with 20 Stars and 15 Stripes
Located in York County, PA
Soldiers after liberation from German occupation, found in Chartres, France, circa 1944: 20 star American national flag with unusual attributes and wonderful folk qualities, found...
16 Stars, Entirely Hand-sewn, A U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign
Located in York County, PA
Both 20-star flags and 16-star flags are seen in ship’s paintings, particular during and before the American Civil War (1861-65). 20-star examples are extremely scarce, but they do c...
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H 19.5 in W 20 in D 2 in
Patriotic Scherenschnitte In the Style Often Attributed to Isaac Stiehly
Located in York County, PA
Other known patriotic scherenschnitte display flags with various star and stripe counts. Of those I have personally owned, the one bore 14 stars and 13 stripes, another 11 stars and ...
Paper
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H 40 in W 74.75 in D 2.5 in
13 Entirely Hand-Sewn Stars, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign of the Civil War Period
Located in York County, PA
This new design is thereafter encountered on most Navy small boat ensigns, but experts disagree on when this change actually took place and even those flags that I feel were probably...
Wool
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H 19.75 in W 27.5 in D 0.5 in
26-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating Michigan Statehood, 1837-1845
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
It is estimated that maybe fewer than 20 printed 26-star flags are known to exist in either public or private collections.
Cotton
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