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38 Star Flag

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

Antique American 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

$3,800

H 23.75 in W 34 in D 0.75 in

Antique American 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique American 38 Star Flag, circa 1876, a printed one-side cotton parade flag bearing 38 stars, marking the admission of Colorado as the 38th state in 1876.

Category

Antique 1870s American Federal Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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...

Category

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

One curious note is the complete absence of a count of 13 stars in any of the groupings on this particular 38 star flag, so often represented in early flags of all sorts, to represen...

Category

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

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 ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

40 Star American Flag 1889
40 Star American Flag 1889

40 Star American Flag 1889

$9,975

H 7,375 in W 119 in D 1 in

40 Star American Flag 1889

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

• No immediate cluster of three states joined to justify a 40-star design. Because of this, the United States officially used: • 37-star United States flag (1867–1877) • 38-star...

Category

Late 20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Linen, Oak

42 Hand Sewn Stars on An Antique American Flag ca 1889-1890
42 Hand Sewn Stars on An Antique American Flag ca 1889-1890

42 Hand Sewn Stars on An Antique American Flag ca 1889-1890

Price Upon Request

H 51 in W 74.5 in D 2.5 in

42 Hand Sewn Stars on An Antique American Flag ca 1889-1890

Located in York County, PA

On many occasions the number of territories becoming states was instead speculated, and stars were added before the respective states were even in. Flag-making was a competitive indu...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890
42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890

42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890

Price Upon Request

H 30.75 in W 40 in D 2.5 in

42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890

Located in York County, PA

Many were making 38 star flags to include Colorado, that joined the Union to become the “Centennial State” on August 1st, 1876.

Category

Antique 1890s North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876
13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876

13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876

Price Upon Request

H 21 in W 25.5 in D 2 in

13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

This caused most flag-makers to cease production in favor of 38 and 39 star flags.

Category

Antique 1870s 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

Unavailable

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.

Category

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

Materials

Linen

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

Rare Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

Unavailable

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.

Category

Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star Flag with Great Star Arrangement Rare
38 Star Flag with Great Star Arrangement Rare

38 Star Flag with Great Star Arrangement Rare

Unavailable

H 60 in W 80 in D 2 in

38 Star Flag with Great Star Arrangement Rare

Located in Acworth, GA

Rare antique 38 star flag with the stars arranged in the shape of a star.

Category

Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton, Paint

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

38 Star Flag 1876 with Rare Star Pattern

Unavailable

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...

Category

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.

Category

Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

38 Star Advertising Card, circa 1876
38 Star Advertising Card, circa 1876

38 Star Advertising Card, circa 1876

Unavailable

H 18 in W 18 in D 1.5 in

38 Star Advertising Card, circa 1876

Located in Acworth, GA

Advertising card selling bat guano with a 38 star flag on it. The flag is unusual and rare because the star arrangement.

Category

Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Folk Art Centennial Patriotic Apron
Folk Art Centennial Patriotic Apron

Folk Art Centennial Patriotic Apron

Unavailable

H 22 in W 28 in D 0.1 in

Folk Art Centennial Patriotic Apron

Located in North Egremont, MA

A charming flag motif child's apron with a 38 star flag motif which likely dates it to the American Centennial celebrations of 1876.

Category

Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

45 Star Flag, Antique, circa 1896
45 Star Flag, Antique, circa 1896

45 Star Flag, Antique, circa 1896

Unavailable

H 28 in W 38 in D 1 in

45 Star Flag, Antique, circa 1896

Located in Acworth, GA

Perfect size for any room 38" wide, wonderful antique 45 star flag from 1896.

Category

Antique 1890s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Cotton

38 Star Flag In A Medallion Configuration
38 Star Flag In A Medallion Configuration

38 Star Flag In A Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration
38 Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

38 Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION WITH 2 OUTLIERS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889: 38 star American parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

Category

20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration
38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

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H 33.75 in W 45 in D 2 in

38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 STAR FLAG WITH SINGLE-APPLIQUED STARS
38 STAR FLAG WITH SINGLE-APPLIQUED STARS

38 STAR FLAG WITH SINGLE-APPLIQUED STARS

Located in York County, PA

38 HAND-SEWN, SINGLE-APPLIQUÉD STARS, A RARE SMALL SIZE FOR THE PERIOD, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD: 38 star American National flag in a rare, small size for the period (1876-18...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag In An Extremely Rare Pattern
38 Star Flag In An Extremely Rare Pattern

38 Star Flag In An Extremely Rare Pattern

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag With Varying Orientations Stars
38 Star Flag With Varying Orientations Stars

38 Star Flag With Varying Orientations Stars

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H 35.5 in W 42.75 in D 1 in

38 Star Flag With Varying Orientations Stars

Located in York County, PA

38 Stars with varying orientations on an antique American flag with "Squarish" proportions, a large and extremely scarce example, 1876-1889, Colorado statehood: 38 star American p...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag, Colorado Statehood, In A Medallion Configuration
38 Star Flag, Colorado Statehood, In A Medallion Configuration

38 Star Flag, Colorado Statehood, In A Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, MEDALLION CONFIGURATION WITH 2 OUTLIERS, 1876-1889: 38 star American parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton, with a beautiful medallion star c...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Spectacular 38 Star Flag With A Very Rare Star Variation
Spectacular 38 Star Flag With A Very Rare Star Variation

Spectacular 38 Star Flag With A Very Rare Star Variation

Located in York County, PA

SPECTACULAR 38 STAR FLAG WITH A VERY RARE VARIATION OF THE "GREAT STAR" CONFIGURATION THAT HAS ADDITIONAL STARS BETWEEN EACH ARM, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889: 38 star American n...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Scattered Pattern
38 Star Flag with Stars in a Scattered Pattern

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Scattered Pattern

Located in York County, PA

38 large stars with scattered positioning on a large scale parade flag, Colorado statehood, 1876-1889: 38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Lineal Arragement
38 Star Flag with Stars in a Lineal Arragement

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Lineal Arragement

Located in York County, PA

38 stars in a lineal arrangement that is comprised of just five rows of canted stars, unusual for a parade flag in this star count, probably made for the Centennial International Exh...

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag With Especially Large Stars With Intertwined Arms
38 Star Flag With Especially Large Stars With Intertwined Arms

38 Star Flag With Especially Large Stars With Intertwined Arms

Located in York County, PA

38 ESPECIALLY LARGE STARS WITH INTERTWINED ARMS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889: 38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38-Star Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, Colorado Statehood
38-Star Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, Colorado Statehood

38-Star Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, Colorado Statehood

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag In a Medallion Configuration With 2 Outliers
38 Star Flag In a Medallion Configuration With 2 Outliers

38 Star Flag In a Medallion Configuration With 2 Outliers

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.

Category

Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag on a Cornflower Blue Canton, in a Medallion Configuration
38 Star Flag on a Cornflower Blue Canton, in a Medallion Configuration

38 Star Flag on a Cornflower Blue Canton, in a Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

The 38 star flag was generally used until 1889, when four new states joined the Union.

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag With 10-pointed Stars That Spell "1776-1876"
38 Star Flag With 10-pointed Stars That Spell "1776-1876"

38 Star Flag With 10-pointed Stars That Spell "1776-1876"

Located in York County, PA

Because flag-making was a competitive venture, no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were making 38’s.

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag, In Rare Oval Medallion with a Large Center Star
38 Star Flag, In Rare Oval Medallion with a Large Center Star

38 Star Flag, In Rare Oval Medallion with a Large Center Star

Located in York County, PA

Although 37 remained the official star count for the American flag until 1877, flag-making was a competitive venture and no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were mak...

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag with Stars in an Extremely Rare Lineal Configuration
38 Star Flag with Stars in an Extremely Rare Lineal Configuration

38 Star Flag with Stars in an Extremely Rare Lineal Configuration

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...

Category

Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers
38 Star Flag with Stars in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS IN AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE "GREAT-STAR-IN-A-WREATH" CONFIGURATION, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD: 38 star American parade flag, block-printed by hand on coarse, glazed cotton.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 Star Flag with Stars That Bear a Cluster of Six Small Stars
38 Star Flag with Stars That Bear a Cluster of Six Small Stars

38 Star Flag with Stars That Bear a Cluster of Six Small Stars

Located in York County, PA

38 stars in a lineal arrangement that bears a cluster of six small stars within a lineal pattern of larger stars, 1876-1889, Colorado statehood: 38 star American national parade f...

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration with two Outliers
38 Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration with two Outliers

38 Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration with two Outliers

Located in York County, PA

38 star American parade flag, printed on plain weave cotton.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Circle-in-a-Square Medallion Configuration
38 Star Flag with Stars in a Circle-in-a-Square Medallion Configuration

38 Star Flag with Stars in a Circle-in-a-Square Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

38 stars in a circle-in-a-square medallion with a huge center star, on an antique American flag made for the 1876 Centennial celebration, one of just a tiny handful in this style and...

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag in a Rare Pattern that Bears a Cluster of Six Small Stars
38 Star Flag in a Rare Pattern that Bears a Cluster of Six Small Stars

38 Star Flag in a Rare Pattern that Bears a Cluster of Six Small Stars

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag In An Extremely Rare Pattern That Bears A Cluster of 6 Small Stars
38 Star Flag In An Extremely Rare Pattern That Bears A Cluster of 6 Small Stars

38 Star Flag In An Extremely Rare Pattern That Bears A Cluster of 6 Small Stars

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Flag In An Extremely Rare Pattern That Bears A Cluster of 6 Small Stars
38 Star Flag In An Extremely Rare Pattern That Bears A Cluster of 6 Small Stars

38 Star Flag In An Extremely Rare Pattern That Bears A Cluster of 6 Small Stars

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38-Star US Flag Waver, Parade-Style Flag

38-Star US Flag Waver, Parade-Style Flag

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The 38 star flag flew for thirteen years, through 1890.

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38-Star “Centennial” Flag Waver, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876

38-Star “Centennial” Flag Waver, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an original antique 38-star United States “flag waver” centennial flag.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag
38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag

38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag

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H 20.25 in W 27 in D 2 in

38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag

Located in York County, PA

38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star US Flag Chautauqua Institution, Spinning Star Pattern, circa 1876-1890

38 Star US Flag Chautauqua Institution, Spinning Star Pattern, circa 1876-1890

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This 38-star flag came from the Chautauqua Institution, which is a Victorian Community established in 1874 on Lake Chautauqua, NY.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Historical 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.

Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Scattered Star Positioning
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Scattered Star Positioning

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Scattered Star Positioning

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Cotton

38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

Located in York County, PA

Grant was in office when the first 38 star flags would have appeared. The list of presidents serving during the period when the 38 star flag was actually official includes Rutherford...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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

This is a striking original 38-star United States flag. The flag dates to 1876, when Colorado (represented by the large star in the center of the flag’s canton) joined the Union as t...

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Muslin

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

The 38 star flag flew for thirteen years, through 1890.

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Muslin

Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag
Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag

Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

38 Star Antique American Flag With An Off-balace Medallion Configuration On A Brilliant Blue Canton, Made In The Period When Colorado Was The Most Recent State To Join The Union, 187...

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, HAND-SEWN STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD
38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, HAND-SEWN STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, HAND-SEWN STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD

Located in York County, PA

38 HAND-SEWN STARS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD: 38 star American national flag.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Parade Flag, in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers
38 Star Parade Flag, in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

38 Star Parade Flag, in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers

Located in York County, PA

Grant was in office when the first 38 star flags would have appeared. The list of presidents serving during the period when the 38 star flag was actually official include Rutherford B.

Category

Antique 1870s American 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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

42 Star Washington Statehood Flag Arranged in a Scattered Star Positioning
42 Star Washington Statehood Flag Arranged in a Scattered Star Positioning

42 Star Washington Statehood Flag Arranged in a Scattered Star Positioning

Located in York County, PA

Flag making was a competitive industry, and no one wanted to be making 38 star flags, for example, when their competitors were making 42 star flags and there were 42 states.

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Stars, Colorado Statehood, Scattered Star Flag
38 Stars, Colorado Statehood, Scattered Star Flag

38 Stars, Colorado Statehood, Scattered Star Flag

Located in York County, PA

38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag
42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag

42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag

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H 20.25 in W 25.5 in D 2 in

42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag

Located in York County, PA

Flag making was a competitive industry and no one wanted to be making 38 star flags, for example, when their competitors were making 42 star flags and there were 42 states.

Category

Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Star Antique American Large Scale Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
38 Star Antique American Large Scale Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

38 Star Antique American Large Scale Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, IN AN ESPECIALLY LARGE SCALE AND WITH BOLD COLOR, MADE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE ADDED TO THE UNION, 1876-1889 ...

Category

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Muslin

42 Star Flag With Scattered Star Positioning
42 Star Flag With Scattered Star Positioning

42 Star Flag With Scattered Star Positioning

Located in York County, PA

Flag making was a competitive industry, and no one wanted to be making 38 star flags, for example, when their competitors were making 42 star flags and there were 42 states.

Category

Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag
42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag

42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag

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H 20.25 in W 25.5 in D 2 in

42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag

Located in York County, PA

Flag making was a competitive industry and no one wanted to be making 38 star flags, for example, when their competitors were making 42 star flags and there were 42 states.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38-Star “Centennial” American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
38-Star “Centennial” American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Bone

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Oak

Rare Solid Bronze Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Lovely Verdigris Patination
Rare Solid Bronze Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Lovely Verdigris Patination

Rare Solid Bronze Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Lovely Verdigris Patination

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique solid bronze coat of arms armorial crest with lovely natural verdigris patina This is a very good looking and well made coa...

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20th Century English Post-Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

$12,877Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest

Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587 This is a very good looking and well made ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet, c. 1920
20th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet, c. 1920

20th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet, c. 1920

$2,034

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

Antique early-20th Century mahogany and glass display cabinet. The cabinet features double doors with two glass shelves inside, it has been later modified to accomodate electric ligh...

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20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...

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Early 20th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Marble

18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese
18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese

18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese

$59,850Sale Price|52% Off

H 58.25 in W 43.25 in D 5.25 in

18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese

By Paolo Veronese

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and Large Italian 18th-19th century oval-shaped oil on canvas titled "The Triumph of Venice" After the original work by Paolo Veronese (Venice, 1528-1588). The original o...

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Canvas

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

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

$4,250

H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 1.63 in

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

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented here is a striking 20th century 13-star Bennington “76” style parade flag, modeled after the historic example preserved at the Bennington Museum in Vermont. This commemorat...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Political and Patriotic Me...

Materials

Fabric

Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR

Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: American na...

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

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

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Panelling

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Wood

circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter
circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter

circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter

$13,915

H 42.4 in W 96 in D 31 in

circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1920s; Grand Rapids Store Equipment Co. - Grand Rapids, MI Antique wooden display counter with large viewing windows. This display counter features shelved, front-facing storage...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy
Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy

Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a red Rosso Imperiale marble Roman toga (robe). The roman...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 38 star flag for your home. Frequently made of fabric, cotton and wool, every 38 star flag was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 38 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 38 star flag bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

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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.