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48 Star Flag

48 Star Flag Pillows -Pair
48 Star Flag Pillows -Pair

48 Star Flag Pillows -Pair

$895

H 18 in W 20 in D 5 in

48 Star Flag Pillows -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These fun patriotic flag pillows are in wool and made from a 48 star flag.Sold as a pair and down

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Early 20thc 48 Star Flag Hand Crochet Pillow
Early 20thc 48 Star Flag Hand Crochet Pillow

Early 20thc 48 Star Flag Hand Crochet Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand crochet 48 star flag pillow is made with a blue velvet background or frame front and

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Rare 48 Star Flag Quilt
Rare 48 Star Flag Quilt

Rare 48 Star Flag Quilt

$4,895

H 58 in W 80 in D 0.25 in

Rare 48 Star Flag Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an amazing 48 hand sewn stars flag quilt has fine quilting and piece work comes from a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

48 Star Oil Cloth Flag on Linen Backing
48 Star Oil Cloth Flag on Linen Backing

48 Star Oil Cloth Flag on Linen Backing

$895

H 14 in W 17.5 in D 1 in

48 Star Oil Cloth Flag on Linen Backing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

48 star flag is made from a vintage oil cloth sewn on vintage linen. The frame is a custom made

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen, Wood

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

Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan

$1,500Sale Price|62% Off

H 17 in W 22.5 in D 2.5 in

Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

guard. The 48-star flag had a fly date of 47 years, from July 4, 1912 to July 3, 1958. Prior to the

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Antique 1912 Wool 48-Star American Flag, Rare Pre-Standard Collectible
Antique 1912 Wool 48-Star American Flag, Rare Pre-Standard Collectible

Antique 1912 Wool 48-Star American Flag, Rare Pre-Standard Collectible

Located in Doha, QA

New Mexico and Arizona as the 47th and 48th states. Some 48-star flags were produced in anticipation

Category

Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

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

Price Upon Request

H 43 in W 77.5 in D 2.5 in

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

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

of age. This little homemade flag was most likely constructed at the very beginning of the 48 star

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Stars Canted to the Right, and Dancing Stars to the Left, ca 1912-1918
48 Stars Canted to the Right, and Dancing Stars to the Left, ca 1912-1918

48 Stars Canted to the Right, and Dancing Stars to the Left, ca 1912-1918

Located in York County, PA

shape (5-pointed). Before 1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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

1944, IN THE SMALLEST SCALE EMPLOYED AT THE TIME 48 star American national flag, made during World War

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944
48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944

48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944

Price Upon Request

H 43 in W 33.5 in D 2.5 in

48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944

Located in York County, PA

many in the world of flag collecting. The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

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

star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New Mexico and Arizona. 48 remained the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918
Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918

Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918

Price Upon Request

H 41.5 in W 39.25 in D 4 in

Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918

Located in York County, PA

than the diameter of the fan, are ebonized (painted black). The 48 star flag became official on July

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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

note that a single copy of a 48 star parade flag is known with 8-pointed stars. The reason behind the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

$377,836Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 57 in D 0.5 in

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

By United States Navy

Located in London, GB

An original, battle -scarred, 48 -star US flag from the minesweeper USS YMS -381, one of the first

Category

Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint
Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint

Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint

Located in York County, PA

interest to note that a sister variety of 48 star parade flag is known, printed on the same fabric, that

Category

Vintage 1920s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons
Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons

Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

top left corner as well as the bottom right corner are scraps of a 48 star linen flag and in between

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Plexiglass

"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

depicts a billowing 48-star American flag, in front of an orange and blue sky. The text reads “Now Lets

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

"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

no-nonsense Marine drill instructor, pointing directly at the viewer, in front of a 48-star American

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

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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

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

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

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

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

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

Crocheted 48 Star Flag
Crocheted 48 Star Flag

Crocheted 48 Star Flag

Unavailable

H 21 in W 30 in D 0.13 in

Crocheted 48 Star Flag

Located in North Egremont, MA

Charming example of American patriotism during the 1st World War. The flag is conceived as two

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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

up until the 48 star flag. Flags included: January 1, 1776 (Grand Union Flag), June 14th 1777 (13

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Circa 1930 48 Star Chenille Flag
Circa 1930 48 Star Chenille Flag

Circa 1930 48 Star Chenille Flag

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 1.75 in

Circa 1930 48 Star Chenille Flag

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1930 exceptional hand made chenille 48 star flag with brush fringe on all four border sides

Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Nautical Americana 48 Star Navy  Ensign No. 5 1900 " USS Boston"
Nautical Americana 48 Star Navy  Ensign No. 5 1900 " USS Boston"

Nautical Americana 48 Star Navy Ensign No. 5 1900 " USS Boston"

By United States Navy

Located in Palm City, FL

made as a 48 Star flag rather than the official 45 Star flag has been lost to the vagaries of history

Category

Early 20th Century Philippine 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

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 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

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Star Flag Pillow W/homespun Linen Backing/down Filled
48 Star Flag Pillow W/homespun Linen Backing/down Filled

48 Star Flag Pillow W/homespun Linen Backing/down Filled

Located in Los Angeles, CA

VINTAGE 48 STAR FLAG PILLOW WITH HOMESPUN LINEN BACKING AND DOWN & FEATHER FILLED.GREAT NAUTICAL OR

Category

Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws

Large Hand Crochet 48 Star Flag with Blue Cotton Linen Backing
Large Hand Crochet 48 Star Flag with Blue Cotton Linen Backing

Large Hand Crochet 48 Star Flag with Blue Cotton Linen Backing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This monumental hand made . hand crochet and in cotton 48 star flag pillow has all the original

Category

Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

qualities apparent in the stars, which have starfish-like shapes. The 48 star flag became official in

Category

20th Century 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

Category

Vintage 1930s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Flag, Staggered Rows On A Royal Blue Canton
48 Star Flag, Staggered Rows On A Royal Blue Canton

48 Star Flag, Staggered Rows On A Royal Blue Canton

Located in York County, PA

, 1912-1918: 48 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse glazed cotton. The stars of the

Category

20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE
48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE

48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE, MADE IN FRANCE DURING WWII TO WELCOME U.S. TROOPS

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Big Vintage 48 Star Flag/Cotton Pillow
Big Vintage 48 Star Flag/Cotton Pillow

Big Vintage 48 Star Flag/Cotton Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930'S COTTON OVERSIZE FULL SIZE FLAG PILLOW W/LINEN BACKING. DOWN & FEATHER FILLED IN GREAT

Category

Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Extra Large 48 Star Flag Pillow/Printed Stars
Vintage Extra Large 48 Star Flag Pillow/Printed Stars

Vintage Extra Large 48 Star Flag Pillow/Printed Stars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

LARGE VINTAGE FULL SIZE FLAG PILLOW/48 STAR W/LINEN BACK.DOWN & FEATHER FILLED.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Upholstered 48 Star Flag Ottoman with Painted Turned Feet
Upholstered 48 Star Flag Ottoman with Painted Turned Feet

Upholstered 48 Star Flag Ottoman with Painted Turned Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful and patriotic large ottoman upholstered in a 48 star embroidered wool flag. The spool

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple
48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple

48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS, DESIGNED AND COMMISSIONED BY WAYNE WHIPPLE, 1909-1912, A RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRED EXAMPLE

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Early 20th Century 48 Star Flag Quilt from Ohio
Early 20th Century 48 Star Flag Quilt from Ohio

Early 20th Century 48 Star Flag Quilt from Ohio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folky flag quilt has 48 hand sewn stars with clam shell quilting. The indigo blue is very

Category

Vintage 1920s American Country Quilts

Materials

Cotton

48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era
48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era

48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Rare & Early 20thc  Polish cotton 48 star Flag w/ Metal Stars
Rare & Early 20thc  Polish cotton 48 star Flag w/ Metal Stars

Rare & Early 20thc Polish cotton 48 star Flag w/ Metal Stars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing polished cotton flag has the original red,white & blue ties for hanging .The stars are

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California
WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California

WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California

Located in York County, PA

MARCH, 1941: 48 star American national flag, made during World War II and signed along the reverse

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 STAR MIXED FABRIC FLAG PILLOWS
48 STAR MIXED FABRIC FLAG PILLOWS

48 STAR MIXED FABRIC FLAG PILLOWS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MIXED FABRIC POLY/COTTON 48 STAR FLAG PILLOWS W/ DOWN & FEATHER INSERTS.ONLY TWO AVALABLE 145. EACH

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down

FRAMED 48 STAR SILK FLAG IN ANTIQUE FRAME
FRAMED 48 STAR SILK FLAG IN ANTIQUE FRAME

FRAMED 48 STAR SILK FLAG IN ANTIQUE FRAME

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920'S FRAMED SILK 48 STAR FLAG IN A ANTIQUE BLACK PAINTED FRAME.

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

Large Vintage 48 Star/Wool Flag Pillow with Down Fill
Large Vintage 48 Star/Wool Flag Pillow with Down Fill

Large Vintage 48 Star/Wool Flag Pillow with Down Fill

Located in Los Angeles, CA

LARGE VINTAGE 48 STAR FLAG PILLOW WITH LINEN BACKING.DOWN & FEATHER FILLED.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws

Vintage 48 Star Larger Parade Stick Flag Pillows w/Linen Backs
Vintage 48 Star Larger Parade Stick Flag Pillows w/Linen Backs

Vintage 48 Star Larger Parade Stick Flag Pillows w/Linen Backs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

VINTAGE 48 STAR FLAG PILLOWS W/ HOMESPUN LINEN BACKING.DOWN &FEATHER FILLED. SMALL $95. EACH

Category

Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws

Early 20Th c 48 Star Framed Shps Flag in Custom  Distressed Frame
Early 20Th c 48 Star Framed Shps Flag in Custom  Distressed Frame

Early 20Th c 48 Star Framed Shps Flag in Custom Distressed Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 48 star flag was once a Los Angeles Federal Courthouse flag. It is stamped Los Angeles

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Oil Cloth Flag over Linen Pillow
Oil Cloth Flag over Linen Pillow

Oil Cloth Flag over Linen Pillow

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H 16 in W 21 in D 6 in

Oil Cloth Flag over Linen Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc Oils cloth sewn onto linen. This is 48 star flag, a small vintage linen parade flag

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

48 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Cornflower Blue Canton, ca 1896-1918
48 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Cornflower Blue Canton, ca 1896-1918

48 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Cornflower Blue Canton, ca 1896-1918

Located in York County, PA

regimented pattern that consisted of 6 justified rows of 8 stars. The 48 star flag became official a few

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48-Star Parade Flag in Large-Scale Dancing Row Pattern
48-Star Parade Flag in Large-Scale Dancing Row Pattern

48-Star Parade Flag in Large-Scale Dancing Row Pattern

Located in York County, PA

size. Some 48 star flags have been found with hand-written and printed dates ranging as early as

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

scarlet red stripes, and a cotton sleeve along the hoist end. The 48 star flag represents

Category

Early 20th Century American 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

). Before 1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico

Category

Vintage 1910s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

Category

20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star American Parade Flag with Dancing Rows of Canted Stars, ca 1912-1918
48 Star American Parade Flag with Dancing Rows of Canted Stars, ca 1912-1918

48 Star American Parade Flag with Dancing Rows of Canted Stars, ca 1912-1918

Located in York County, PA

1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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

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Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration
13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, and 48 star flags. A wonderful celebration of our nation's early history, this flag is an authentic

Category

Antique 1870s American Federal Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

48 Stars, Crochet American Flag
48 Stars, Crochet American Flag

48 Stars, Crochet American Flag

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H 20.5 in W 16.75 in D 1 in

48 Stars, Crochet American Flag

Located in York County, PA

of one. All of the above features add strong folk qualities to the flag's design. The 48 star flag

Category

Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration
13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, and 48 star flags. A wonderful celebration of our nation's early history, this flag is an authentic

Category

Antique 1870s American Federal Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration
13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, and 48 star flags. A wonderful celebration of our nation's early history, this flag is an authentic

Category

Antique 1870s American Federal Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration
13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, and 48 star flags. A wonderful celebration of our nations early history, this flag is an authentic

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

48 Tumbling, Pointy Stars, An Extremely Rare Example Flag
48 Tumbling, Pointy Stars, An Extremely Rare Example Flag

48 Tumbling, Pointy Stars, An Extremely Rare Example Flag

Located in York County, PA

1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Stars In A Dancing Rows Pattern, On a Large Scale Parade Flag
48 Stars In A Dancing Rows Pattern, On a Large Scale Parade Flag

48 Stars In A Dancing Rows Pattern, On a Large Scale Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration
13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, and 48 star flags. Eight stars form a ring around one center star

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

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

stars were individually made in the same manner, then appliquéd to the canton. The 48 star flag became

Category

Vintage 1940s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

13-Star Medallion Flag Waver, circa 1876
13-Star Medallion Flag Waver, circa 1876

13-Star Medallion Flag Waver, circa 1876

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H 17 in W 13 in D 2.5 in

13-Star Medallion Flag Waver, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

variation from the more common “row” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, and 48 star flags. A wonderful

Category

Antique 1870s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

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H 42.25 in W 26.5 in D 2 in

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

Located in York County, PA

1944, in the smallest scale employed at the time.  48 star American national flag, made during World

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

WWII American Flag with 48 Stars
WWII American Flag with 48 Stars

WWII American Flag with 48 Stars

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H 41 in W 71.5 in L 41 in

WWII American Flag with 48 Stars

Located in York County, PA

. Navy flags of the WWI-WWII era. The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Unusual WWI Period Antique American Window Flag with 48 Stars, Silver Fringe
Unusual WWI Period Antique American Window Flag with 48 Stars, Silver Fringe

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Located in York County, PA

FRINGE, 1917-18: 48 star American parade flag window banner, made during WWI (U.S. involvement 1917-18

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

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Located in York County, PA

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38-Star Printed Flower and Petals Design, circa 1876
38-Star Printed Flower and Petals Design, circa 1876

38-Star Printed Flower and Petals Design, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

that prevailed on the 45, 46, and 48 star flags. A wonderful celebration of our nation’s early

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Muslin

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California

Located in York County, PA

1944: 48 star American national flag, made during World War II (U.S. involvement 1941-45) and

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s brilliant blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars, arranged to read “1776” and ...

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48 Star Flag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 48 star flag available at 1stDibs. Each 48 star flag for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and linen. There are many kinds of the 48 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 48 star flag bearing Neoclassical or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 48 star flag over the years, but those crafted by American Flag & Banner Co. and Hortie-Van Manufacturing Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 48 Star Flag?

A 48 star flag can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,595, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
Questions About 48 Star Flag
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    American 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.