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American Flags And Americana

Ohio Art Modern Americana Patriotic Lithograph American Flag Attentive Patriots
Ohio Art Modern Americana Patriotic Lithograph American Flag Attentive Patriots

Ohio Art Modern Americana Patriotic Lithograph American Flag Attentive Patriots

By Sid Chafetz

Located in Surfside, FL

Sidney Chafetz Print Catalogue Raisonné. Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio. Medium: Lithograph. Print Image Size: 21 3/4 x 26 1/4 inches. Print Edition: 10. This is not signed or number...

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1990s Modern Figurative Prints

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Archival Paper, Lithograph

Ohio Artist Modern Americana Patriotic Uncle Sam Lithograph American Flag
Ohio Artist Modern Americana Patriotic Uncle Sam Lithograph American Flag

Ohio Artist Modern Americana Patriotic Uncle Sam Lithograph American Flag

By Sid Chafetz

Located in Surfside, FL

a magnificent contemporary American art piece. On deckle edged art paper. This is from a large collection of his pieces. Sid Chafetz (1922-) Born in Providence Rhode Island, Sid C...

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1990s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Lithograph

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Rare Giant Flag Company Advertising Banner, Vintage
Rare Giant Flag Company Advertising Banner, Vintage

Rare Giant Flag Company Advertising Banner, Vintage

Unavailable

H 72 in W 46 in D 1.5 in

Rare Giant Flag Company Advertising Banner, Vintage

By Dettras Flag Products

Located in Acworth, GA

The mid section is printed. If you are into American Flags or Americana this will be the star of your collection

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

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Cotton Canvas

Beautiful 13 Star American Flag
Beautiful 13 Star American Flag

Beautiful 13 Star American Flag

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H 35 in W 44 in D 1 in

Beautiful 13 Star American Flag

Located in Acworth, GA

Beautiful antique 13 star American flag made of wool. The perfect size for almost any room.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

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

Antique 45 Star American Flag, circa 1896

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H 27 in W 39 in D 1 in

Antique 45 Star American Flag, circa 1896

Located in Acworth, GA

Has great alternating up side down stars, circa 1896 used during the Spanish American War era. Measure: Flag is 16" x 26" Museum framing with UV acrylic   Historical A...

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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton

44 Star Antique American Flag, circa 1890
44 Star Antique American Flag, circa 1890

44 Star Antique American Flag, circa 1890

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H 21 in W 24 in D 1 in

44 Star Antique American Flag, circa 1890

Located in Acworth, GA

Very unique authentic antique 44 star American flag. Made of silk with fringe sewn attached.

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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Silk

Authentic 45 Star American Flag, circa 1896
Authentic 45 Star American Flag, circa 1896

Authentic 45 Star American Flag, circa 1896

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H 16 in W 17 in D 1 in

Authentic 45 Star American Flag, circa 1896

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique 45 Star Flag, circa 1896. William McKinley & Teddy Roosevelt were Presidents during this time period. Flag 4"x6" Frame 15"x17" Museum framing with UV acrylic #9591 Histori...

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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Antique 42 Star American Flag, circa 1889-1890
Antique 42 Star American Flag, circa 1889-1890

Antique 42 Star American Flag, circa 1889-1890

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H 32 in W 38 in D 1 in

Antique 42 Star American Flag, circa 1889-1890

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique 42 star American flag with conservation framing with UV acrylic.

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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton

Antique 13 Star Yacht Flag
Antique 13 Star Yacht Flag

Antique 13 Star Yacht Flag

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H 26 in W 35 in D 2 in

Antique 13 Star Yacht Flag

By Annin & Co.

Located in Acworth, GA

Hard to find antique nautical boat yacht flag. Made of wool. Hand-cut and hand-sewn linen stars and anchor. Canvas hoist with two hand pressed brass grommets. Individual hand cut and...

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorab...

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Wool, Linen

Antique 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Antique 39 Star Flag, circa 1889

Antique 39 Star Flag, circa 1889

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H 21 in W 25 in D 1 in

Antique 39 Star Flag, circa 1889

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic, antique 39 star American flag. Professionally framed with museum materials and UV acrylic.

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Antique 1880s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Antique 36 Star Flag, circa 1864
Antique 36 Star Flag, circa 1864

Antique 36 Star Flag, circa 1864

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H 21.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in

Antique 36 Star Flag, circa 1864

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic antique 36 Star Civil War era flag, circa 1864. Made of starched linen fabric. Abraham Lincoln was President when this flag was made and used. Flag is 7" x 11" Frame 21.5" ...

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Antique Silk 13 Star Flag Ribbon
Antique Silk 13 Star Flag Ribbon

Antique Silk 13 Star Flag Ribbon

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H 16 in W 15 in D 1 in

Antique Silk 13 Star Flag Ribbon

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique silk 13 star flag ribbon, circa 1876. Frame 15"x16" #12157c Museum framing with UV acrylic Historical Americana.

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Silk

Antique 13 Star Flag, circa 1876
Antique 13 Star Flag, circa 1876

Antique 13 Star Flag, circa 1876

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H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in

Antique 13 Star Flag, circa 1876

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique 13 star flag, circa 1876. Made of starched gauze, still attached to original stick. Museum framing with UV acrylic Historical Americana.

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

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

48 Star WWII War Era Flag

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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.

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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton

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

Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914

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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.

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Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

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

Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

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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.

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

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Linen

Antique 44 Star Flag, circa 1890
Antique 44 Star Flag, circa 1890

Antique 44 Star Flag, circa 1890

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H 27 in W 21 in D 1 in

Antique 44 Star Flag, circa 1890

Located in Acworth, GA

Great looking antique 44 star flag from 1890. Double sided flag. We framed it to hang vertical, the canton (blue part) always must be at the top left of any hanging flag. Made of a s...

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

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Linen

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

45 Star Flag, Antique, circa 1896

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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. Museum framing with UV acrylic. Made of heavy cotton. Colors are still strong. Unusual alternate up side...

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

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Cotton

Rare 7 Star Civil War Era Flag
Rare 7 Star Civil War Era Flag

Rare 7 Star Civil War Era Flag

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H 18 in W 18 in D 1.5 in

Rare 7 Star Civil War Era Flag

Located in Acworth, GA

Early Civil War parade flag with seven stars. The seven signifies the first seven states to seceded from the Union. They also made these with eight stars and nine stars as more state...

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

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

Rare Antique 38 Star Flag, circa 1876

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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. Made of printed cotton. Some staining and fading, but its stil...

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton

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

Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914

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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.

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Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

30 Star Flag, Rare Antique, circa 1848
30 Star Flag, Rare Antique, circa 1848

30 Star Flag, Rare Antique, circa 1848

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H 14.5 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

30 Star Flag, Rare Antique, circa 1848

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique 30 star flag made of silk attached to a brass pin. This would have been used as a hat / bonnet pin or a lapel pin. Beautiful colors, circa 1848. Zachary Taylor was President....

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Antique 1840s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Silk

Rare Antique 37 Star Flag, circa 1867
Rare Antique 37 Star Flag, circa 1867

Rare Antique 37 Star Flag, circa 1867

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H 16 in W 19 in D 1 in

Rare Antique 37 Star Flag, circa 1867

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique 37 star flag with rare star arrangement. The arrangement is called a double wreath medallion with large center star supposedly to honor the new state. The fabric is starched ...

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Antique 21 Star Flag Hand Sewn, Handmade,
Antique 21 Star Flag Hand Sewn, Handmade,

Antique 21 Star Flag Hand Sewn, Handmade,

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H 18 in W 19 in D 1 in

Antique 21 Star Flag Hand Sewn, Handmade,

Located in Acworth, GA

Incredible handmade 21 star flag. The flag is made of silk. Individual hand cut and hand sewn stripes to a fine blue silk canton. Each of the 21 stars is made of four very tiny glass...

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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

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Silk

Antique Boat Yacht Flag, Nautical, Hand Sewn
Antique Boat Yacht Flag, Nautical, Hand Sewn

Antique Boat Yacht Flag, Nautical, Hand Sewn

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H 29 in W 47 in D 2 in

Antique Boat Yacht Flag, Nautical, Hand Sewn

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique boat yacht flag made of wool with hand-sewn stars. Hand cut and hand-sewn 13 linen stars and anchor. Individual cut and treadle sewn stripes. Linen hoist. Hand pressed brass ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Nautical Objects

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Wool, Linen

Antique 36 Star Civil War Flag, circa 1864
Antique 36 Star Civil War Flag, circa 1864

Antique 36 Star Civil War Flag, circa 1864

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H 25 in W 31 in D 1 in

Antique 36 Star Civil War Flag, circa 1864

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic antique 36 star civil war flag, circa 1864. Abraham Lincoln was president when this flag was made and used. Made of starched linen. The red has turned to a wonderful chroma...

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Rare Vintage US Navy Signal Flag WWII Era
Rare Vintage US Navy Signal Flag WWII Era

Rare Vintage US Navy Signal Flag WWII Era

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H 31 in W 34 in D 2 in

Rare Vintage US Navy Signal Flag WWII Era

By United States Navy

Located in Acworth, GA

Very rare WWII era US Navy signal flag called a "Deploy" flag or "DEPLOYMENT" flag. Made of wool with 45 individual sewn rectangles. Flag is 27" x 24" Museum framing in a custom-ma...

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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Nautical Objects

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Wool

Antique Hand Sewn 31 Star Flag, Rare
Antique Hand Sewn 31 Star Flag, Rare

Antique Hand Sewn 31 Star Flag, Rare

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H 68 in W 80 in D 2 in

Antique Hand Sewn 31 Star Flag, Rare

Located in Acworth, GA

Truly a one of a kind prized example of an Antique American Flag. Flag size; 57” x 70” frame size; 68” x 80.

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Antique 1850s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Cotton

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

38 Star Flag 1876 with Rare Star Pattern

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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...

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Rare Antique Paper 37 Star Flag, circa 1867
Rare Antique Paper 37 Star Flag, circa 1867

Rare Antique Paper 37 Star Flag, circa 1867

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H 26 in W 30 in D 1 in

Rare Antique Paper 37 Star Flag, circa 1867

By Dennison MFG. CO.

Located in Acworth, GA

Very rare antique paper 37 Star Flag, circa 1867. Its amazing for a paper item 150 years old to survive much less one that was defective at the time. Why did the person keep it when ...

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

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. This arrangement is called a great star is rarely encountered on a large flag like this one. The flag is mad...

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton, Paint

42 Star Flag circa 1890 Made of Paper
42 Star Flag circa 1890 Made of Paper

42 Star Flag circa 1890 Made of Paper

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H 16 in W 17 in D 1 in

42 Star Flag circa 1890 Made of Paper

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic antique 42 Star flag made of paper. A flag made to celebrate the addition of the 42nd state into the Union in 1890. Flag is 7" x 8" Museum framing with UV acrylic #6776 ...

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

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Paper

Stage Coach Door Panel with Flag Found in Texas
Stage Coach Door Panel with Flag Found in Texas

Stage Coach Door Panel with Flag Found in Texas

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H 39 in W 31 in D 2 in

Stage Coach Door Panel with Flag Found in Texas

Located in Acworth, GA

A antique coach door panel with a 45 star American Flag. The 45 star flag is a clue to the age as the 45 star flag was issued in 1896, however I think the door is earlier than that.

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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Authentic Antique 34 Star Flag, Civil War, circa 1861
Authentic Antique 34 Star Flag, Civil War, circa 1861

Authentic Antique 34 Star Flag, Civil War, circa 1861

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic antique 34 star flag, civil war, circa 1861. Very rare star pattern: the first vertical row the stars is straight. The second and fourth vertical rows the stars curve in to...

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Rare Hand Sewn 32 Star Medallion Flag, circa 1858
Rare Hand Sewn 32 Star Medallion Flag, circa 1858

Rare Hand Sewn 32 Star Medallion Flag, circa 1858

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H 66 in W 80 in D 1.5 in

Rare Hand Sewn 32 Star Medallion Flag, circa 1858

Located in Acworth, GA

The larger center star is the star signifying the new state that has just entered the “union” This is a spectacular example of an antique American flag and is truly a showpiece. ...

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Antique 1850s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton

Rare Antique 34 Star Flag with Rare Arrangement, circa 1861
Rare Antique 34 Star Flag with Rare Arrangement, circa 1861

Rare Antique 34 Star Flag with Rare Arrangement, circa 1861

Located in Acworth, GA

Very rare antique flag with 34 stars arranged in a rare pattern called a double wreath with large center star to symbolize the entry of the new State into the Union in 1861. 34 Stars...

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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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. Made to celebrate this event. Made of starched gauze. Flag is 2...

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag with Gold Stars Hand Sewn
Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag with Gold Stars Hand Sewn

Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag with Gold Stars Hand Sewn

Located in Acworth, GA

Very rare and desirable antique flag for the discriminating collector. Made of individual hand cut and hand-sewn silk stripes and individual hand-painted gold stars. It has period fr...

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Antique 1860s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

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Silk

Ohio Art Modern Americana Patriotic Lithograph American Flag Attentive Patriots
Ohio Art Modern Americana Patriotic Lithograph American Flag Attentive Patriots

Ohio Art Modern Americana Patriotic Lithograph American Flag Attentive Patriots

By Sid Chafetz

Located in Surfside, FL

Sidney Chafetz Print Catalogue Raisonné. Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio. Medium: Lithograph. Print Image Size: 21 3/4 x 26 1/4 inches. Print Edition: 10. This is not signed or number...

Category

1990s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Lithograph

Ohio Artist Modern Americana Patriotic Uncle Sam Lithograph American Flag
Ohio Artist Modern Americana Patriotic Uncle Sam Lithograph American Flag

Ohio Artist Modern Americana Patriotic Uncle Sam Lithograph American Flag

By Sid Chafetz

Located in Surfside, FL

a magnificent contemporary American art piece. On deckle edged art paper. This is from a large collection of his pieces. Sid Chafetz (1922-) Born in Providence Rhode Island, Sid C...

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1990s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Lithograph

45 Star Flag Framed, circa 1896
45 Star Flag Framed, circa 1896

45 Star Flag Framed, circa 1896

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H 56 in W 80 in D 1.5 in

45 Star Flag Framed, circa 1896

Located in Acworth, GA

Museum framing with UV acrylic. 45 star flags are popular due to the connection with Teddy Roosevelt and the rough riders serving in The Spanish American War.

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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Cotton

38 Star Centennial Flag, 1876
38 Star Centennial Flag, 1876

38 Star Centennial Flag, 1876

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H 29 in W 38 in D 1 in

38 Star Centennial Flag, 1876

Located in Acworth, GA

38 star centennial flag, a rare find, 1876. Great relic from the centennial held in 1876 to celebrate 100th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Made of starched linen f...

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Thirteen-Star Flag from 1876
Thirteen-Star Flag from 1876

Thirteen-Star Flag from 1876

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H 19 in W 16 in D 1 in

Thirteen-Star Flag from 1876

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique thirteen-star flag with a medallion star pattern from our centennial held in 1876 to celebrate the founding of the USA in 1776. Made of starched gauze and still attached to t...

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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Antique 36 Star Civil War Flag
Antique 36 Star Civil War Flag

Antique 36 Star Civil War Flag

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H 20 in W 22 in D 1 in

Antique 36 Star Civil War Flag

Located in Acworth, GA

Antique 36 star Civil War flag, circa 1865. Frame measures: 20" x 22" Museum framing with UV acrylic   Historical Americana.

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

13 Star "Cowpens" Pattern Antique Flag
13 Star "Cowpens" Pattern Antique Flag

13 Star "Cowpens" Pattern Antique Flag

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H 55 in W 79 in D 1.5 in

13 Star "Cowpens" Pattern Antique Flag

Located in Acworth, GA

It is very similar to the flag that Pierre L’ Enfant designed in 1783 for the American Revolution.

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Nautical Flag in White Frame, Coast Guard
Antique Nautical Flag in White Frame, Coast Guard

Antique Nautical Flag in White Frame, Coast Guard

Located in Acworth, GA

Beautiful and hard to find antique Coast Guard flag made of wool. Hand pressed brass grommets, canvas hoist, the fly end is stitched and is finished as a hoist would be. This is beca...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Nautical Objects

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Wool

Rare Nine Star National Flag Banner from UCV
Rare Nine Star National Flag Banner from UCV

Rare Nine Star National Flag Banner from UCV

Located in Acworth, GA

Rare nine star National flag banner from UCV. The UCV was the largest Civil War veterans organization founded around 1875 to help the Confederate Civil War veterans recover from the ...

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

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Cotton

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American Flags And Americana For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the American flags and americana you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each American flags and americana for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect American flags and americana — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right American flags and americana, those designed in neoclassical, folk art and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made American flags and americana over the years, but those crafted by Charlotte Andry Gibbs, Sid Chafetz and John Joseph Hanright are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.