48 Star Flag

Charming example of American patriotism during the 1st World War. The flag is conceived as two sides with applied crochet stars on each side. Crocheted cotton with a muslin bound edge.

Evolution of the United States flag up until the 48 star flag. Flags included: January 1, 1776 (Grand Union Flag), June 14th 1777 (13 Stars), January 13th, 1794 (15 Stars), March 24t...

Circa 1930 exceptional hand made chenille 48 star flag with brush fringe on all four border sides of the flag, original blue painted frame, original glass and condition

The reason for it being made as a 48 Star flag rather than the official 45 Star flag has been lost to the vagaries of history.

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

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

48 Star WWII War era flag...On the original stick.

These fun patriotic flag pillows are in wool and made from a 48 star flag.Sold as a pair and down & feather fill.Perfect for your folk art collection or fourth of July picnic.

VINTAGE 48 STAR FLAG PILLOW WITH HOMESPUN LINEN BACKING AND DOWN & FEATHER FILLED.GREAT NAUTICAL OR PATRIOTIC LOOK.THIS IS A LARGER PILLOW THEN THE REGULAR PARADE FLAG SIZE.

This monumental hand made . hand crochet and in cotton 48 star flag pillow has all the original fringe and faded blue linen backing .

Note also the crude and whimsical qualities apparent in the stars, which have starfish-like shapes. The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New Mexico ...

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...

48 STARS IN STAGGERED ROWS ON A ROYAL BLUE CANTON, AN UNOFFICIAL CONFIGURATION FOR THIS STAR COUNT, 1912-1918: 48 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse glazed cott...

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

1930'S COTTON OVERSIZE FULL SIZE FLAG PILLOW W/LINEN BACKING. DOWN & FEATHER FILLED IN GREAT CONDITION.PRINTED STARS.THIS IS THE LARGEST PILLOW WE HAVE.

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

Wonderful and patriotic large ottoman upholstered in a 48 star embroidered wool flag. The spool feet are hand-turned and painted in a distressed cream paint.

Whipple wrote a book on the American flag in 1904, which prompted his interest in designing the first official star pattern.

This folky flag quilt has 48 hand sewn stars with clam shell quilting. The indigo blue is very strong color as well as the vibrant red stripes. The condition is very good with minor ...

48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR, BROUGHT HOME BY U.S.

This amazing polished cotton flag has the original red,white & blue ties for hanging .The stars are a wire metal metalic and are done on both sides of the flags stars.The condition i...

The 48th state, Arizona, was added to the Union in 1912. The 48 star flag was official that year until 1959.

This monumental 48 star flag pillow is in great in great condition and has a red cotton linen pillow.

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

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

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

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

VINTAGE 48 STAR FLAG PILLOWS W/ HOMESPUN LINEN BACKING.DOWN &FEATHER FILLED.

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

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

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

The 48 star flag became official a few days later, on July 4th, which marked the official change of the "flag year".

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.

While dissimilar to the fabric and printing employed in the production of most 45 star parade flags, this 48 star flag is quite similar to some 46 star varieties.

It was probably made in the period between WWI (1917-1918) and WWII (1941-1945), and has a beautiful royal blue canton, brilliant scarlet red stripes, and a cotton sleeve along the h...

While dissimilar to the fabric and printing employed in the production of most 45 star parade flags, this 48 star flag is quite similar to some 46 star varieties.

48 Star Parade Flag in a Staggered Row Pattern, on a Cornflower Blue Canton, 1896-1918: 48 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse cotton, with an attractive, cornflowe...

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...

While dissimilar to the fabric and printing employed in the production of most 45 star parade flags, this 48 star flag is quite similar to some 46 star varieties.

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...

All of the above features add strong folk qualities to the flag's design. The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New Mexico and Arizona.

The stars are printed in a medallion arrangement, a pattern that became popular with Americans who apparently wanted some variation from “row” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, ...

The stars are printed in a medallion arrangement, a pattern that became popular with Americans who apparently wanted some variation from “row” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, ...

The stars are printed in a medallion arrangement, a pattern that became popular with Americans who apparently wanted some variation from “row” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, ...

The stars are printed in a medallion arrangement, a pattern that became popular with Americans who apparently wanted some variation from “row” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, ...

In 1913, many dated 48 star flags are seen with this staggered row design.

While dissimilar to the fabric and printing employed in the production of most 45 star parade flags, this 48 star flag is quite similar to some 46 star varieties.

The stars are printed in a medallion arrangement, a pattern that became popular with Americans who apparently wanted some variation from “row” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, ...

The stars were individually made in the same manner, then appliquéd to the canton. The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New Mexico and Arizona.

The stars are printed in a medallion arrangement, a pattern that became popular with Americans who wanted some visual variation from the more common “row” patterns that prevailed on ...

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 fl...

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

UNUSUAL WWI PERIOD WINDOW BANNER WITH 48 STARS ON A CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON AND SILVER BULLION FRINGE, 1917-18: 48 star American parade flag window banner, made during WWI (U.S. in...

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...

Stars printed in a medallion arrangement became popular with Americans who wanted some variation from “row” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, and 48 star flags. A wonderful c...

48 star, U.S. Navy small boat ensign, made at Mare Island, California during WWII, signed and dated 1944: 48 star American national flag, made during World War II (U.S. involveme...