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48 Star American Flag

Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan
Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan

Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Printed folding fan featuring 48-star American flag, with white sticks and guard.

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Large Philadelphia Q.M. Depot American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950
Large Philadelphia Q.M. Depot American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950

Large Philadelphia Q.M. Depot American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT World War 2 Era 48 Star American Flag, in a nice displayable 5 feet x 9 1/2 feet.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Philadelphia Q.M. Depot American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950
Large Philadelphia Q.M. Depot American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950

Large Philadelphia Q.M. Depot American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT World War 2 Era 48 Star American Flag, in a nice displayable 5 feet x 9 1/2 feet.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Steel

48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945
48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945

48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945

Located in York County, PA

48 star, crocheted, antique american flag of the wwii era (1941-1945), a beautiful, homemade example, with a red, white, & blue hoist and flower-like stars: Crocheted American fla...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918
48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918

48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918

Located in York County, PA

48 STARFISH-LIKE, NEEDLEWORK EXECUTED STARS ON A HAND-CROCHETED ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG FROM THE EARLIEST PART OF THE 48 STAR ERA, 1912-WWI (U.S.

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940
"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940

"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The poster depicts a no-nonsense Marine drill instructor, pointing directly at the viewer, in front of a 48-star American flag. The persuasive text, "The U.S.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

"Now Let's All Buy Defense Bonds" Vintage Poster by Gary Orr, 1950
"Now Let's All Buy Defense Bonds" Vintage Poster by Gary Orr, 1950

"Now Let's All Buy Defense Bonds" Vintage Poster by Gary Orr, 1950

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The horizontal poster depicts a billowing 48-star American flag, in front of an orange and blue sky.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

48 Star, US Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, CA ca 1944
48 Star, US Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, CA ca 1944

48 Star, US Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, CA ca 1944

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED 1944, IN THE SMALLEST SCALE EMPLOYED AT THE TIME 48 star American national flag, ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

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Enormous 48 Star American Flag
Enormous 48 Star American Flag

Enormous 48 Star American Flag

Unavailable

H 109 in W 206 in D 0.07 in

Enormous 48 Star American Flag

Located in LAS VEGAS, NV

Enormous early American flag. 48 sewn stars. Color still vibrant.

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48  Star  Framed  American  Flag
48  Star  Framed  American  Flag

48 Star Framed American Flag

Unavailable

H 52 in W 98 in

48 Star Framed American Flag

Located in Bedford, NY

ENCASED IN GLASS AND WOOD FRAME, 48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG MADE IN 1930 WHEN THERE WERE 48 STATES

Category

Vintage 1930s American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

48 Star Flag, Vintage
48 Star Flag, Vintage

48 Star Flag, Vintage

Unavailable

H 18 in W 22 in D 1 in

48 Star Flag, Vintage

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic vintage 48 star flag made of printed cotton. The 48 star flag was used from 1912-1959. Conservation framing with UV acrylic.                

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Cotton

48 Star Flag, Vintage
48 Star Flag, Vintage

48 Star Flag, Vintage

Unavailable

H 20 in W 24 in D 1 in

48 Star Flag, Vintage

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic vintage 48 Star Flag made of printed cotton with sewn edges. The 48 Star Flag was used from 1912-1959. Conservation framing with UV acrylic.  

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Cotton

Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914
Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914

Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914

Unavailable

H 14 in W 14 in D 1 in

Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique 48 star flag 1912-1914. This star arrangement was only used for two years. Starched gauze fabric. Museum framing with UV acrylic #10672c Historical Americana.

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

48 Star WWII War Era Flag
48 Star WWII War Era Flag

48 Star WWII War Era Flag

Unavailable

H 24 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

48 Star WWII War Era Flag

Located in Acworth, GA

48 Star WWII War era flag...On the original stick. Printed cotton. Frame 24 x 20 Museum framing with UV acrylic #9637 Historical Americana.

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914
Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914

Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10 in D 1 in

Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique 48 star flag, circa 1912-1914. This star arrangement was only used for two years. Museum framing with UV acrylic #11052 Historical Americana.

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag
The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag

The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag

By John Roper

Located in Billerica, MA

The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by: Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL. Evolution of the United States flag up until the 48 star flag. Flags included: January 1, 1776 (Grand Union Flag), Jun...

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

48-Star American Flag, Inscribed “July 4th, 1918” on Hoist, circa 1918
48-Star American Flag, Inscribed “July 4th, 1918” on Hoist, circa 1918

48-Star American Flag, Inscribed “July 4th, 1918” on Hoist, circa 1918

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an original 48-star American flag, celebrating Arizona statehood. 48-star American flags had a fly date of 47 years, from July 4, 1912 to July 3, 1958.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA
48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA

48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA, A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE: Beginning around the turn of the century, it became popular to crochet early American flags.

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star American Flag Pillow w/Linen Backing
48 Star American Flag Pillow w/Linen Backing

48 Star American Flag Pillow w/Linen Backing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

48 STAR FLAG PILLOW W/DOWN AND FEATHER INSERT AND A 19THC LINEN BACKING.

Category

Early 20th Century American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

WWII 48 Star American Flag Made in France or Belgium to Welcome US Troops
WWII 48 Star American Flag Made in France or Belgium to Welcome US Troops

WWII 48 Star American Flag Made in France or Belgium to Welcome US Troops

Located in York County, PA

WWII American Flag With An Elongated Profile, A Sky Blue Canton, And 48 Six-pointed Stars With Star-of-david Profiles; Probably Made In France Or Belgium To Welcome U.s.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Unusual Hand Carved Wooden Arm, Flag Holder with Flag, Veterans Facility
Unusual Hand Carved Wooden Arm, Flag Holder with Flag, Veterans Facility

Unusual Hand Carved Wooden Arm, Flag Holder with Flag, Veterans Facility

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual hand carved wooden arm, flag holder with flag, wall mounted, beautifully hand carved, sculptural mans arm / hand, Salvaged from Veterans Lodge outside of, Buffalo NY, Retains...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow
Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow

Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow

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H 21 in W 33 in D 8 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

48 Star "Creme Simon" Advertising Flag, Celebrating Liberation from the Germans
48 Star "Creme Simon" Advertising Flag, Celebrating Liberation from the Germans

48 Star "Creme Simon" Advertising Flag, Celebrating Liberation from the Germans

Located in York County, PA

48 star American flag, made in France, celebrating liberation from the Germans and allied victory during WWII, with advertising for “Crème Simon,” formerly in the collection of Richa...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

48 Star Beadwork American Flag
48 Star Beadwork American Flag

48 Star Beadwork American Flag

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H 8.75 in W 11.75 in

48 Star Beadwork American Flag

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR BEADWORK AMERICAN FLAG, CA 1912-1920: While many Native American beaded items include the American national flag within their imagery, flags made entirely of beadwork are...

Category

20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag
48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag

48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag

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H 34.5 in W 42.75 in D 2 in

48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag

Located in York County, PA

48 stars in dancing rows, a rare variety of antique American parade flag in a large-scale, 1912-1918 or perhaps earlier, Arizona and New Mexico Statehood: In 1912, President Taft...

Category

Vintage 1910s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG
RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG

RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG

Located in York County, PA

RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG WITH BOLD OVERPRINTED TEXT ADVERTISING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG IN 1938: This very unusual flag was made for the 75th annive...

Category

Vintage 1930s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

"The Farewell" Patriotic Flag Bandana, Early 20th Century

"The Farewell" Patriotic Flag Bandana, Early 20th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Old Glory will never cease to wave while we have men to fire the gun!” At each corner is a 48-star American flag, printed in blue and red.

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star American Parade Flag with Bold Civil War Veterans Overprint
48 Star American Parade Flag with Bold Civil War Veterans Overprint

48 Star American Parade Flag with Bold Civil War Veterans Overprint

Located in York County, PA

48 star American Parade flag with a bold Civil War veteran's overprint, a 1908 date, a cornflower blue canton, and a staggered row configuration, made 4 years prior to the addition o...

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Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

28 Star Antique American Flag, Extremely Rare, Texas Statehood, 1846-48
28 Star Antique American Flag, Extremely Rare, Texas Statehood, 1846-48

28 Star Antique American Flag, Extremely Rare, Texas Statehood, 1846-48

Located in York County, PA

So the production of 28 star flags had a window of approximately one year in length, which meant that it was one of the shortest lasting star counts in American history.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton, Linen

29 Star Antique American Flag, Medallion Configuration, Iowa Statehood, 1846-48
29 Star Antique American Flag, Medallion Configuration, Iowa Statehood, 1846-48

29 Star Antique American Flag, Medallion Configuration, Iowa Statehood, 1846-48

Located in York County, PA

29 Star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton. The stars are arranged in a double wreath pattern with a large center star and 4 flanking corner stars. Note ...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star "Franco-anglo-american" Parade Flag Designed by Albert Hewitt
48 Star "Franco-anglo-american" Parade Flag Designed by Albert Hewitt

48 Star "Franco-anglo-american" Parade Flag Designed by Albert Hewitt

Located in York County, PA

VERNON, NY AND PATENTED 1918; MADE TO SUPPORT WORLD DEMOCRACY THROUGH THE WWI ALLIANCE OF THE UNITED STATES, FRANCE, AND BRITAIN: Noted American flag collector, Boleslaw Mastai, re...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century 48 Star Ships Framed Flag
Early 20th Century 48 Star Ships Framed Flag

Early 20th Century 48 Star Ships Framed Flag

By Hortie-Van Manufacturing Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful 48 star ships flag is hand-sewn on old linen and is in a custom distressed blue painted frame. This is in great condition with a minor, minor moth hole in the lower ri...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Political and Patriotic M...

Materials

Wool

Monumental 48 Star Ships Flag in Custom Frame
Monumental 48 Star Ships Flag in Custom Frame

Monumental 48 Star Ships Flag in Custom Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large 48 star wool ships flag is sewn on white cotton linen and behind plexy glass is in a custom distressed blue frame. The condition is very good with minor moth bites in som...

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Wool

48 Star Flag - Crocheted WWI-WWII Era
48 Star Flag - Crocheted WWI-WWII Era

48 Star Flag - Crocheted WWI-WWII Era

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS, CROCHETED, A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE, WWI - WWII ERA: Beginning around the turn of the century, it became popular to make American flags from various forms of needlework, pri...

Category

20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Crocheted American Flag, With Beautiful Striking Colors, ca 1941-1945
48 Star Crocheted American Flag, With Beautiful Striking Colors, ca 1941-1945

48 Star Crocheted American Flag, With Beautiful Striking Colors, ca 1941-1945

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS ON A CROCHETED AMERICAN FLAG, PROBABLY MADE IN THE PATRIOTISM OF WWII (U.S.

Category

Vintage 1940s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Star American Parade Flag with a Rare Gettysburg Two Color Overprint
48 Star American Parade Flag with a Rare Gettysburg Two Color Overprint

48 Star American Parade Flag with a Rare Gettysburg Two Color Overprint

Located in York County, PA

48 star American parade flag with a rare, two-color overprint, made to Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg  48 Star American Parade flag, printed on an oi...

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Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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48 Star American Flag For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 48 star American flag you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 48 star American flag — often made from fabric, cotton and wool — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 48 star American flag — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 48 star American flag, designed in the Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. American Flag & Banner Co. and Hortie-Van Manufacturing Co. each produced at least one beautiful 48 star American flag that is worth considering.

How Much is a 48 Star American Flag?

Prices for a 48 star American flag start at $150 and top out at $3,000 with the average selling for $1,793.

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