43 Star Flag
43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
purposes were never produced. Among these is the 43 star flag, which reflects the addition of Idaho. A tiny
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
44 Star Antique American Flag, Stars in a Triple Wreath Pattern, Wyoming State
Located in York County, PA
. Because flag-making was a competitive venture, flag-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 42.25 in W 34.75 in D 2.5 in
36-Star Printed American Flag, Rare Haloed Star Medallion, Circa 1865
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This 36-star flag has stars arranged in a gorgeous and highly desirable medallion pattern. This
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
41 Stars In a Lineal Pattern With Offset Stars, Montana Statehood American Flag
Located in York County, PA
43. In spite of this fact, flag-makers basically skipped past the 43 star flag entirely, because on
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 78 in W 121.5 in D 0.5 in
42 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
42 STARS ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING, REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a rare 31-star medallion printed American flag, celebrating the addition of California to
Category
Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 43 in W 50.5 in D 2.5 in
"Illinois. 1818 Centennial 1918." Vintage Poster by Willy Sesser, 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Sesser’s winning design, a pioneer with a flint-lock musket kneels in reverence to the United States flag
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Rare Pair of the Consolidated Yacht Acania
Located in Norwell, MA
the rare offering. The profile blueprint shows rows of portholes, railings, launch on davits, flag
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Prints
Materials
Paper
Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
), California State University Fullerton Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana, CA, US
Grey Flags (curated by
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.29 in W 47.84 in D 0.4 in
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1880s Figurative Sackett's Calvary Charge of the 9th New York Volunteers
Located in Soquel, CA
Late 19th century figurative painting of the battle of Trevilians Station and of the wounding of Colonel Sackett June 11, 1864. Oil on canvas in giltwood frame. Signed or notated ind...
Category
1880s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
H 25.75 in W 41.75 in D 1.25 in
American 44 Star Flag, circa 1891
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Antique American 44 Star Flag, circa 1891, marking admission of Wyoming as a state in 1891. This was an official flag of the United States for only five years, making it one of ...
Category
Antique 1890s American Federal Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Muslin
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in
Doulton & Watts Nelson Stoneware Salt Glazed Handled Jug
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Doulton & Watts (pre Doulton Lambeth) salt glazed stoneware Nelson jug dating from around 1840. The jug portrays Nelson in military uniform and wearing a medal hung on...
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Stoneware
Bull and Cow American Landscape, Tonalism, Cattle painting, Utah, Idaho
By Marty Ricks
Located in Houston, TX
Bull and Cow was done on one of Marty Rick's trips to Idaho and Montana. It is oil on canvas and is 16 x 20. Marty Ricks is known for his Tonalism paintings that have been done in th...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 2 in
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
Large Framed American Flag Folk Art Quilt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely faded American flag quilt. Excellent hand stitched dancing Folk Art stars. Skilled quilting, a nice graphic large-scale wall hanging. White stripes have faint blue and white c...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memor...
Materials
Cotton
Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique pen and ink Folk Art drawing with calligraphy boarder depicting Napoleon triumphant in Russia (a French fantasy) with a French flag flying over a Russian palace surrounded by ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Pen, Paper, Giltwood
Early 20th c. Monumental Wool American Flag with 48 Stars, c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This is an original wool monumental American flag with 48 hand sewn stars and metal grommets to hang it.
CREATOR Sterling Bunting.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
M...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
46-Star American Flag Printed in Drum Star Configuration
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original 46-Star American parade flag, celebrating Oklahoma statehood. Each star on the flag's canton represents a state in the Union at the time. The official flag design...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Ernest Hemingway's house, Ketchum, Idaho, 30 June 2011
By Jonathan Becker
Located in New York, NY
Ernest Hemingway's house, Ketchum, Idaho, 30 June 2011
On the other side of this door, in the foyer, Ernest Hemingway ended his life with a shotgun.
Photographed by Jonathan Becker...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
1847 Antique Map of Mexico, Texas and California by Samuel Augustus Mitchell
By Samuel Augustus Mitchell 1
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is the second edition of Samuel Augustus Mitchell's Map of Mexico, Including Yucatan & Upper California, an important map showing the progress of the Mexican-American War. ...
Category
Antique 1840s American Maps
Materials
Paper
H 32 in W 23.63 in D 0.5 in
Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow
By American Flag & Banner Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental 48 star flag pillow is in great in great condition and has a red cotton linen pillow. The big pillow id down and feather fill.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Winter Retreat, American Landscape, Tonalist , painting, Utah, Idaho, Framed
By Marty Ricks
Located in Houston, TX
Winter Retreat was done on one of Marty Rick's many trips to Idaho and Montana. It is oil on canvas and is 24x 24 Marty Ricks is known for his Tonalism paintings that have been done...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
34-Star Civil War American Flag, Antique Great Star Pattern, circa 1861
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The stars of this extremely rare, Civil War-era flag are arranged in what is sometimes called the "Great Flower" pattern, a large star made out of smaller stars -- named as such beca...
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
Gerhard Richter's Dream - Original Textural Minimalist Artwork on Canvas
By Len Klikunas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Len Klikunas paints minimalist artworks to modify experienced reality through visual perception. His work employs shizen (自然): the Japanese concept of naturalness; absence of pretens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media
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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
Category
Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
43 Star, Idaho Statehood, American Flag
Located in York County, PA
43 stars, Idaho statehood, one of the rarest star counts among surviving American flags of the 19th
Category
Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
43 Star American Flag, Idaho Statehood, Starburst Medallion, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
43 Star Antique American Flag Reflecting Idaho Statehood, One of the Rarest Star Counts Among
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
44 Star Flag With Tilting Stars In An Hourglass Formation
Located in York County, PA
venture, flag-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for example, when their competitors were
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Star Flag with Dancing or Tumbling Stars in an Hourglass Formation
Located in York County, PA
producing 43 star flags, for example, when their competitors were selling 44’s. The 44 star flag would have
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Stars Flag with "Notched" Pattern Stars
Located in York County, PA
competitive venture, flag-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for example, when their
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Dancing Or Tumbling Stars In An Hourglass Formation Flag
Located in York County, PA
want to be producing 43 star flags, for example, when their competitors were selling 44’s. The 44 star
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Wyoming Statehood Flag with 44 Dancing or Tumbling Stars
Located in York County, PA
competitive venture, flag-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for example, when their
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Stars In An Unusual "Notched Pattern, Wyoming Statehood Flag
Located in York County, PA
competitive venture, flag-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for example, when their
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Tumbling Stars in an Hour Glass Formation, on an Antique American Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
producing 43 star flags, for example, when their competitors were selling 44’s. The 44 star flag would have
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 20.75 in W 15.25 in D 2 in
44 Star Antique American Flag on Press-Dyed Wool, Horstmann Company, 1890-1896
Located in York County, PA
venture, flag-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for example, when their competitors were
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 36.5 in W 50 in D 2.5 in
42 Star Flag With Scattered Star Positioning
Located in York County, PA
:
42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear fashion, but
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare 34 Star Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
RARE 34 STAR PARADE FLAG, MADE FOR THE 1880 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF GARFIELD AND ARTHUR, THE
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Stars in a Notched Pattern on a Large American Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for example, when their competitors were selling 44’s
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Canted Star Flag, Never An Official Star Count
Located in York County, PA
star American parade flag, printed on cotton. Note how the stars, which are arranged in a rectilinear
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag
Located in York County, PA
:
42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear fashion, but
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star, Washington Statehood Antique Flag
Located in York County, PA
:
42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear fashion, but
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star, Washington Statehood, American Flag
Located in York County, PA
42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear fashion, but
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star Flag with Canted Stars
Located in York County, PA
star examples.
The 42 star flag is interesting from a historical perspective, both because 42 was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star, Circle-In-A-Square Medallion American Flag, Made by Horstmann Brothers
Located in York County, PA
Dakotas in 1889. It was officially replaced by the 43 star flag on July 4th, 1890.
Mounting: The flag
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 35.5 in W 46.25 in D 2 in
44 Stars in Dancing Rows in an Hourglass Formation, on an Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
. Because flag-making was a competitive venture, flag-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 39 in W 30.5 in D 2.5 in
42-Star American Flag, Antique Whimsical Star Pattern, circa 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an uncommon 42-star flag, commemorating the addition of the state of Washington to the
Category
Antique 1880s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
42 Star Flag in a Scattered Star Positioning, Washington Statehood
Located in York County, PA
:
42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear fashion, but
Category
Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Stars, An Unofficial Star Count Flag
Located in York County, PA
AND NARROW FORMAT, WASHINGTON STATEHOOD:
42 star American national flag, made in the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star Washington Statehood Flag Arranged in a Scattered Star Positioning
Located in York County, PA
:
42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear fashion, but
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star Flag with Canted Stars, Never an Official Star Count
Located in York County, PA
surviving 42 star parade flags.
The 42 star flag is interesting from a historical perspective, both
Category
Antique 1880s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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
Category
Antique 1880s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Muslin
42 Stars American Flag, an Unofficial Star Count, with Scatter Star Positioning
Located in York County, PA
42 stars, an unofficial star count, on an antique American flag with scattered star positioning
Category
Antique 1840s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 26 in W 20.5 in D 2 in
42 Star Antique American Parade Flag, An Unofficial Star Count, 1889-90
Located in York County, PA
43 just one day before 42 would have become the official number. This fact makes 42 star flags an
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star, American Parade Flag with Canted Stars
Located in York County, PA
surviving 42 star examples.
The 42 star flag is interesting from a historical perspective, both because
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39-Star American Flag, Hand-cut and Sewn, Antique "Unofficial" Flag, circa 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
was 43. As such, 39-star flags are considered "unofficial" flags.
CONDITION:
Overall very good
Category
Antique 1880s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
H 65 in W 101 in D 2 in
38 Star Flag, In Rare Oval Medallion with a Large Center Star
Located in York County, PA
star American national flag, made in the period following the addition of Colorado as the 38th state
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Canted Stars Flag, Never An Official Star Count
Located in York County, PA
surviving 42 star parade flags.
The 42 star flag is interesting from a historical perspective, both
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Stars, 1889-1890, An Unofficial Star Count Flag
Located in York County, PA
:
42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear fashion, but
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Homemade Flag With A Cornflower Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
star American national flag, made of cotton bunting and in a desirable small size among its
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
The Earliest Known Betsy Ross Pattern 13 Star Flag
Located in York County, PA
THE EARLIEST BETSY ROSS PATTERN 13 STAR FLAG I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN WITH HAND
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Dancing or Tumbling Stars in an Hourglass Formation
Located in York County, PA
competitive venture, flag-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for example, when their
Category
Antique 1890s North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Tumbling Stars in an Hourglass Formation, Wyoming Statehood, 1890-96
Located in York County, PA
Measurements:
Flag - 36.25" x 19.5"
Frame - 46.75" x 30.25"
44 star American parade flag printed on coarse
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Stars in Zigzagging Rows on a Press-Dyed Wool American Flag
Located in York County, PA
venture, flag-makers did not want to be producing 43 star flags, for example, when their competitors were
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star Flag In A Wave Configuration Of Lineal Columns
Located in York County, PA
, WASHINGTON STATEHOOD:
42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton. This interesting star pattern is
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star Flag in A Wave Configuration of Lineal Columns
Located in York County, PA
, WASHINGTON STATEHOOD:
42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton. This interesting star pattern is
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star American Parade Flag, Washington Statehood, circa 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
, Washington Statehood:
42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton. The stars are arranged in what is
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
42 Scattered Stars, an Unofficial Star Count, Washington Statehood Flag
Located in York County, PA
42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear fashion, but
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
36-Star Antique Parade Flag of the Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
36 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR ERA, IN AN ESPECIALLY LARGE SCALE AND WITH
Category
Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
45 Star Flag With Terrific Folk Example With Strong Colors,
Located in York County, PA
44 STAR FLAG UPDATED TO 45 STARS, A TERRIFIC FOLK EXAMPLE WITH STRONG COLORS, HIGHLY UNUSUAL, MADE
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Stars, 1889-1890, An Unofficial Star Count, Washington Statehood Flag
Located in York County, PA
:
42 star parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a rectilinear fashion, but
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Stars, an Unofficial Star Count, on an Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
42 stars, an unofficial star count, on an antique American flag with scattered star positioning
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star Antique American Flag, Wave Configuration, Washington Statehood, 1889-90
Located in York County, PA
, WASHINGTON STATEHOOD:
42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton. This interesting star pattern is
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
36 Star Antique American Parade Flag of the Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
36 star antique American parade flag of the civil war era, in an especially large-scale and with
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star Medallion Configuration Antique Flag, Washington Statehood, Ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
count to 43 just one day before 42 would have become the official number. This fact makes 42 star flags
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 17.25 in W 23 in D 2 in
42 Star Flag With A Rare Example With An Illinois Overprint
Located in York County, PA
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42 star American national parade flag, printed on silk, with a black inked overprint that
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42-Star Flag with Stars in a Wave Configuration of Lineal Columns
Located in York County, PA
, WASHINGTON STATEHOOD:
42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton. This interesting star pattern is
Category
Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Star Flag Arranged in a Rare Variation of a Notched Design
Located in York County, PA
count to 43 just one day before 42 would have become the official number. This fact makes 42 star flags
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with "Dancing" Stars Made of Silk
Located in York County, PA
38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH "DANCING" OR "TUMBLING", MADE OF SILK, WITH GENEROUS
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
38 Star Flag on a Cornflower Blue Canton, in a Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
stars in each corner, 1876-1889, Colorado statehood:
38 star American national flag in a desirable
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Stars, an Unofficial Star Count on an Antique American Flag, Scattered Stars
Located in York County, PA
42 STARS, AN UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 20.5 in W 26 in L 20.5 in
42 Star Antique American Flag with Stars in a Wave Configuration circa 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
.
42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton. The stars are arranged in what is called a “wave
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 29.75 in W 35.5 in D 2 in
42 Stars In A Wave Configuration American Flag
Located in York County, PA
, WASHINGTON STATEHOOD:
42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton. This interesting star
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Canted Stars on a Washington Statehood Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
surviving 42 star examples.
The 42 star flag is interesting from a historical perspective, both because
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
42 Stars in an Hourglass Pattern on an Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
42 STARS IN AN HOURGLASS PATTERN ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, AN UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT, WASHINGTON
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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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.
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Questions About 43 Star Flag
- When did the flag have 42 stars?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022American flags had 42 stars for a very brief period of time following the official statehood of Washington on November 11, 1889. When Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890, the flag had 43 stars. Only a small number of manufacturers produced flags with only 42 stars. You'll find a selection of antique American flags on 1stDibs.
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