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Antique 13 Star American Flag

Outstanding 13 Star Hand-sewn American Private Yacht Flag, ca 1865-1885
Outstanding 13 Star Hand-sewn American Private Yacht Flag, ca 1865-1885

Outstanding 13 Star Hand-sewn American Private Yacht Flag, ca 1865-1885

Located in York County, PA

Commercial flag-makers mirrored this practice and some private ships flew 13 star flags during the same period as the Navy.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

Materials

Wool

13-Star Bennington "76" Parade Flag, Early 20th Century
13-Star Bennington "76" Parade Flag, Early 20th Century

13-Star Bennington "76" Parade Flag, Early 20th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented here is a striking 20th century 13-star Bennington “76” style parade flag, modeled after the historic example preserved at the Bennington Museum in Vermont.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Fabric

13 Star Antique American Flag , Hand-Sewn Stars in a Medallion, 1876 Centennial
13 Star Antique American Flag , Hand-Sewn Stars in a Medallion, 1876 Centennial

13 Star Antique American Flag , Hand-Sewn Stars in a Medallion, 1876 Centennial

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF HAND-SEWN STARS AND A BEAUTIFUL, ELONGATED PROFILE, MADE IN THE ERA OF THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, I...

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1870s Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool

13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, circa 1888 Ex Richard Pierce
13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, circa 1888 Ex Richard Pierce

13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, circa 1888 Ex Richard Pierce

Located in York County, PA

13 Star American parade flag in an extremely rare design, with “protection to home industries” slogan on a fanciful, scrolling streamer, made for the 1888 presidential campaign of Be...

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1880s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

13 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hand Inscribed by the Owner in Salem, MA 1896
13 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hand Inscribed by the Owner in Salem, MA 1896

13 Star Antique Parade Flag, Hand Inscribed by the Owner in Salem, MA 1896

Located in York County, PA

ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH 13 STARS ARRANGED IN 6-POINTED GREAT STAR / STAR OF DAVID PATTERN, OF A TYPE MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, WORN AND HAND-INSCRIBED...

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1870s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag in the Trumbull Pattern w/ 36 Stars on the Reverse
Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag in the Trumbull Pattern w/ 36 Stars on the Reverse

Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag in the Trumbull Pattern w/ 36 Stars on the Reverse

Located in York County, PA

Because this was the original number of stars on the American flag, representing the original 13 colonies, it was appropriate for any flag made in conjunction with celebrations of Am...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

Antique American Flag w/ 13 Stars in the Betsy Ross Design & 45 Stars on Reverse
Antique American Flag w/ 13 Stars in the Betsy Ross Design & 45 Stars on Reverse

Antique American Flag w/ 13 Stars in the Betsy Ross Design & 45 Stars on Reverse

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS IN THE BETSY ROSS PATTERN, WITH 45 STARS ON THE REVERSE; ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE AND SIGNED BY A PREVIOUSLY UNIDENTIFIED FLAG-MAKER, ANNIE MAC LACHLAN OF JERSEY CI...

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1890s American Other Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool, Cotton

13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon, ca 1876-1910
13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon, ca 1876-1910

13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon, ca 1876-1910

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR RIBBON, WOVEN SILK, circa 1876-1910 13 star antique American flag ribbon, made of woven silk, of the type encountered in military, political, and fraternal badges and ribbon...

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1870s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Silk

"Liberty In the Form of the Goddess of Youth" Stipple Engraving, E. Savage, 1796
"Liberty In the Form of the Goddess of Youth" Stipple Engraving, E. Savage, 1796

"Liberty In the Form of the Goddess of Youth" Stipple Engraving, E. Savage, 1796

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

A broken scepter also lays amidst rocks and rubble on the ground. The new 13-star American flag emerges from smoke and the clouds of war in the background; the flag is held aloft on ...

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1790s American Federal Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Paper

13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876
13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876

13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

13 HALOED STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, ON AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 13 star American parade flag, prin...

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1870s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

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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 Antique 13 Star American Flag

Materials

Wool

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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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool, 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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1870s American American Classical Antique 13 Star American Flag

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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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1870s American American Classical Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Linen

Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique
Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique

Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique

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H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in

Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique

Located in Acworth, GA

19th Century, 13 Star Patriotic Swallowtail Banner This exceptional 13 Star Patriotic Swallowtail Banner is large in detail and uniquely small in size for a typical banner of tha...

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1860s American American Classical Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Silk, Beads

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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1860s American American Colonial Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Silk

13-Star American Flag Silk Banner, circa 1876-1900
13-Star American Flag Silk Banner, circa 1876-1900

13-Star American Flag Silk Banner, circa 1876-1900

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a large 13-star American flag banner, in a striking vertical format.

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Silk

13-Star American Flag, Hand-Sewn, Elliptical Pattern, circa 1861
13-Star American Flag, Hand-Sewn, Elliptical Pattern, circa 1861

13-Star American Flag, Hand-Sewn, Elliptical Pattern, circa 1861

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an early Civil War era 13-star American flag, with an unique elliptical star arrangement.

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Mid-19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

13 Star American Flag & Eagle 1830 Hand Carved Chesterfield Rocking Armchair
13 Star American Flag & Eagle 1830 Hand Carved Chesterfield Rocking Armchair

13 Star American Flag & Eagle 1830 Hand Carved Chesterfield Rocking Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The chair starts at the top with the 13 Star American flag surmounted by the large eagle.

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1830s English William IV Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Leather, Hardwood

13-Star American Flag, Handcut Medallion Pattern, Signed by Maker, 1884
13-Star American Flag, Handcut Medallion Pattern, Signed by Maker, 1884

13-Star American Flag, Handcut Medallion Pattern, Signed by Maker, 1884

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a bright 13-star handcut American Flag, signed by J.L. Wakefield from Preston, Ohio and dated November 10, 1884.

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1880s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

Hand-Sewn 13 Star American Flag, Signed Grunfild, ca 1861-1877
Hand-Sewn 13 Star American Flag, Signed Grunfild, ca 1861-1877

Hand-Sewn 13 Star American Flag, Signed Grunfild, ca 1861-1877

Located in York County, PA

ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR ERA, WITH 13 SINGLE-APPLIQUÉD STARS IN A 3-2-3-2-3 CONFIGURATION, IN A GREAT, SMALL SCALE AMONG ITS COUNTERPARTS, PROBABLY M...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

Entirely Hand Swen 13 Star American Flag, U.S Navy Boat Ensign
Entirely Hand Swen 13 Star American Flag, U.S Navy Boat Ensign

Entirely Hand Swen 13 Star American Flag, U.S Navy Boat Ensign

Located in York County, PA

ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, 13 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, CA 1882-1890 13 star American national flag of the type used by the U.S.

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool

13 Star, American Flag with Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern
13 Star, American Flag with Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern

13 Star, American Flag with Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS IN A 3-2-3-2-3 LINEAL CONFIGURATION ON A LARGE SCALE FLAG MADE DURING THE LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY: 13 star American national flag, made sometime between the nat...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star American Flag, Small in Scale, with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern
13 Star American Flag, Small in Scale, with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern

13 Star American Flag, Small in Scale, with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern

Located in York County, PA

Any flag that has previously been official remains so according to the flag acts, so 13 star flags remain official national flags of the United States of America.

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool

13 Star American Flag with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Dusty Blue Canton
13 Star American Flag with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Dusty Blue Canton

13 Star American Flag with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern on a Dusty Blue Canton

Located in York County, PA

13 stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 pattern on a dusty blue canton, on a small-scale, antique American flag with an elongated profile, made during the last decade of the 19th century, circa 1890...

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1890s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool

13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876
13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876

13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876

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H 34.25 in W 38 in D 2.38 in

13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a beautiful 13-star American Flag. This wool flag's canton features the highly sought-after medallion star pattern, with one large central star, encircled by a ring of e...

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1870s American American Colonial Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Brass

Americana Folk Art Patriotic Tin Drum, Stars and Stripes, circa 1900
Americana Folk Art Patriotic Tin Drum, Stars and Stripes, circa 1900

Americana Folk Art Patriotic Tin Drum, Stars and Stripes, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Americana fold art tin drum features patriotic theme of 13-star American flags and stars Stenciled around mid-portion, bordered by Stenciled floral motif upper and lower, leather dru...

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Early 20th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Tin

13-Star Antique American Flag, Hopkinson Star Pattern, circa 1890-1910
13-Star Antique American Flag, Hopkinson Star Pattern, circa 1890-1910

13-Star Antique American Flag, Hopkinson Star Pattern, circa 1890-1910

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented here is a 13-star American flag, circa 1890-1910. The stars are arranged in rows of 3-2-3-2-3, which is the most recurring pattern of 13-star flags in the late 19th and ear...

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1890s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Textile

13-Star ZZ Flag, with 3-2-3-2-3 Star Pattern

13-Star ZZ Flag, with 3-2-3-2-3 Star Pattern

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a beautiful 13-star American flag, each star sewn with zig-zag stitching.

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Early 20th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

Homemade 13 Star Antique American Flag with Unusual Construction, ca 1876
Homemade 13 Star Antique American Flag with Unusual Construction, ca 1876

Homemade 13 Star Antique American Flag with Unusual Construction, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

HOMEMADE, 13 STAR, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A 3-2-3-2-3 STAR CONFIGURATION AND EXTREMELY UNUSUAL CONSTRUCTION, PROBABLY MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 13 ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag

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H 11 in W 13 in L 11 in

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 stars in a medallion pattern on an antique American parade flag, made for the 1876 centennial of American independence; an extremely scarce example with nice folk qualities 13 ...

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1870s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

13-Star Printed American Flag, Unusually Large
13-Star Printed American Flag, Unusually Large

13-Star Printed American Flag, Unusually Large

Located in York County, PA

13 Stars, 1876-1898, a Very Rare Printed Example, Unusually Large Among its Known Counterparts of the Late 19th Century: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton, ...

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1870s Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, ca 1876
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, ca 1876

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, ca 1876

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H 14.25 in W 10.25 in D 2 in

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF STARS, MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cot...

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1870s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Ca 876
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Ca 876

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Ca 876

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF STARS, MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cott...

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

13 Star Ribbon Flag

13 Star Ribbon Flag

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H 4.25 in W 5 in D 2 in

13 Star Ribbon Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 star ribbon, woven silk, 1876-1910: 13 star American national flag ribbon made of woven silk and of the type used in military medals, political and fraternal items in the 1876...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13-Star American “St. Andrews Cross” Naval Boat Flag
13-Star American “St. Andrews Cross” Naval Boat Flag

13-Star American “St. Andrews Cross” Naval Boat Flag

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a 13-star U.S. flag known as a “Private Boat Ensign” or Naval Boat Flag, used first by the United States Navy, the practice of flying 13-star flags on the aft section of priv...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique 13 Star American Flag

13-Star, Small Scale Flag
13-Star, Small Scale Flag

13-Star, Small Scale Flag

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H 40.5 in W 60 in D 2 in

13-Star, Small Scale Flag

Located in York County, PA

This was the original number of stars on the American flag, representing the 13 colonies, so it was appropriate for any flag made in conjunction with celebrations or notions of Ameri...

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Late 19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Private Yacht Flag
13 Star Private Yacht Flag

13 Star Private Yacht Flag

Located in York County, PA

The Navy’s use of the 13 star flag ended in 1916 following an executive order written by President Woodrow Wilson.

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Private Yacht Flag
13 Star Private Yacht Flag

13 Star Private Yacht Flag

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H 37.5 in W 51.25 in

13 Star Private Yacht Flag

Located in York County, PA

In 1848 legislation passed Congress requiring registration of these boats, which could then fly the “American Yachting Signal” to bypass customs. In the 1980’s the 1848 legislation w...

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19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Medallion Configuration, 1876 Centennial
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Medallion Configuration, 1876 Centennial

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Medallion Configuration, 1876 Centennial

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION ON A LARGE SCALE PARADE FLAG MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL: Frame Size (H x L): 15.25" x 11.5" Flag Size (H x L): 9.5" x 5.75" 13 star ...

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19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Flag, Inscribed "Spenge" ca 1895-1926
13 Star Antique American Flag, Inscribed "Spenge" ca 1895-1926

13 Star Antique American Flag, Inscribed "Spenge" ca 1895-1926

Located in York County, PA

Because any flag that has previously been official remains so according to the flag acts of Congress, all 13 star, 13 stripe flags remain official national flags of the United States...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool

13 Star Medallion Pattern Parade Flag
13 Star Medallion Pattern Parade Flag

13 Star Medallion Pattern Parade Flag

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H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

13 Star Medallion Pattern Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton and affixed to its original staff.

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1870s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star, Large-Scale Parade Flag
13 Star, Large-Scale Parade Flag

13 Star, Large-Scale Parade Flag

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H 13.5 in W 11.25 in D 2.5 in

13 Star, Large-Scale Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 stars in a medallion configuration on a large-scale parade flag made for the 1876 centennial: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton, made for...

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1870s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Third Maryland Pattern Flag
13 Star Third Maryland Pattern Flag

13 Star Third Maryland Pattern Flag

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H 35 in W 45.75 in D 2 in

13 Star Third Maryland Pattern Flag

Located in York County, PA

This was the original number of stars on the American flag, representing the 13 colonies, so it was appropriate for any flag made in conjunction with celebrations or notions of Ameri...

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1890s Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon Flag

13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon Flag

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H 4.25 in W 7.75 in

13 Star Woven Silk Ribbon Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 star ribbon, woven silk, 1876-19100: 13 star American national flag ribbon made of woven silk and of the type used in military medals, political and fraternal items in the 187...

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Late 19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Flag, 3rd Maryland Design, Beautiful, Elongated Profile
13 Star Antique American Flag, 3rd Maryland Design, Beautiful, Elongated Profile

13 Star Antique American Flag, 3rd Maryland Design, Beautiful, Elongated Profile

Located in York County, PA

13 star antique American flag, with a circular arrangement of what is known as the 3rd Maryland pattern, on a small scale example with beautiful, elongated proportions and an unusual...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool

13-Star Canton, from a Cowpen's-Stye American Flag, 19th Century
13-Star Canton, from a Cowpen's-Stye American Flag, 19th Century

13-Star Canton, from a Cowpen's-Stye American Flag, 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a stunning and large 13-star canton, from a Cowpens style American flag, dating to the 19th century.

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1870s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Fabric

13 Star Antique American Flag with a Medallion Configuration of Stars
13 Star Antique American Flag with a Medallion Configuration of Stars

13 Star Antique American Flag with a Medallion Configuration of Stars

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF STARS; A SMALL-SCALE EXAMPLE, MADE circa 1895-1926 This 13 star antique American flag is of a type made during the la...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool

13 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, PROBABLY MADE IN CANADA, 1876-1898
13 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, PROBABLY MADE IN CANADA, 1876-1898

13 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, PROBABLY MADE IN CANADA, 1876-1898

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS, 1876-98, A VERY RARE PRINTED EXAMPLE, UNUSUALLY LARGE, PROBABLY MADE IN CANADA: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton, made sometime in the period bet...

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19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Extremely Scarce, circa 1876-1889
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Extremely Scarce, circa 1876-1889

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Extremely Scarce, circa 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

13 star antique American parade flag, with a 3-2-3-2-3 configuration of stars, an extremely scarce and unusually large variety, made circa 1876-1899: 13 star American national par...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

13 Star, Centennial Era, Antiques American Parade Flag with Overprinted Date
13 Star, Centennial Era, Antiques American Parade Flag with Overprinted Date

13 Star, Centennial Era, Antiques American Parade Flag with Overprinted Date

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR, CENTENNIAL ERA, ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH UNUSUAL OVERPRINTED 1888 DATE AND SCROLL WORK, PROBABLY MADE FOR A BENJAMIN HARRISON RALLY IN THIS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YE...

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1880s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Flag, Chromatic Blue & Orange, Civil War Era
13 Star Antique American Flag, Chromatic Blue & Orange, Civil War Era

13 Star Antique American Flag, Chromatic Blue & Orange, Civil War Era

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS IN A WREATH CONFIGURATION, CHROMATIC BLUE AND ORANGE , A RARE EXAMPLE THAT DATES TO THE OPENING YEARS OF THE CIVIL WAR (1861-63): The vast majority of 13 star parade flag...

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19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

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

This small charming 13-star flag waver was made for and sold during the nation’s Centennial celebration in Philadelphia in 1876.

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1870s American American Classical Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Fabric

Patriotic 13-Star Baldric American Flag Sash, circa Late 19th Century

Patriotic 13-Star Baldric American Flag Sash, circa Late 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Vintage American Flag Baldric Sash. Cotton Baldric or patriotic sash, red and white stripes with embroidered sequin stars on blue cloth, gilt metallic piping with a silk flag rosette...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 STAR, SWALLOWTAILED, AMERICAN FLAG BANNER, RARE 5-3-5 PATTERN
13 STAR, SWALLOWTAILED, AMERICAN FLAG BANNER, RARE 5-3-5 PATTERN

13 STAR, SWALLOWTAILED, AMERICAN FLAG BANNER, RARE 5-3-5 PATTERN

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR SWALLOWTAILED PATRIOTIC BANNER, 1890-1900: 13 star patriotic banner, probably made in the patriotic fervor of the Spanish-American War (1898) or for the World Columbian Ex...

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Star in Snowflake Pattern, ca 1861-65
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Star in Snowflake Pattern, ca 1861-65

13 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Star in Snowflake Pattern, ca 1861-65

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, DATING TO THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD (1861-1865), OR PERHAPS PRIOR, WITH AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE & BEAUTIFUL SNOWFLAKE MEDALLION CONFIGURATION 13 star ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

Materials

Cotton

13 Star, Medallion Pattern Small Scale Flag
13 Star, Medallion Pattern Small Scale Flag

13 Star, Medallion Pattern Small Scale Flag

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H 34 in W 48.5 in D 2.5 in

13 Star, Medallion Pattern Small Scale Flag

Located in York County, PA

This was the original number of stars on the American flag, representing the 13 colonies, so it was appropriate for any flag made in conjunction with celebrations or notions of Ameri...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Flag In A Medallion Pattern
13 Star Flag In A Medallion Pattern

13 Star Flag In A Medallion Pattern

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton and affixed to its original staff.

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19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Ribbon Flag Printed on Silk
13 Star Ribbon Flag Printed on Silk

13 Star Ribbon Flag Printed on Silk

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR RIBBON, PRINTED ON SILK, 1866-1910: 13 star American national flag ribbon, printed on silk, of the type used in military medals, political and fraternal items in the 1866...

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19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Flag with an Unusual Vertical Arrangement, 1895-1910
13 Star Antique American Flag with an Unusual Vertical Arrangement, 1895-1910

13 Star Antique American Flag with an Unusual Vertical Arrangement, 1895-1910

Located in York County, PA

Because there were no official proportions until 1912, American national flags came in many forms. The small size contributes a great deal to desirability because smaller flags are m...

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19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Flag with Stars Arranged in a Medallion Configuration
13 Star Antique American Flag with Stars Arranged in a Medallion Configuration

13 Star Antique American Flag with Stars Arranged in a Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

13 Stars in a medallion configuration on a small-scale antique American flag of the 1890-1900 era, with ample wear and losses: 13 star flag of the type made from roughly the last ...

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1890s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

13 Star Antique American Parade flag, Reminiscent of the Betsy Ross Pattern
13 Star Antique American Parade flag, Reminiscent of the Betsy Ross Pattern

13 Star Antique American Parade flag, Reminiscent of the Betsy Ross Pattern

Located in York County, PA

INVOLVEMENT 1917-18) 13 star antique American parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

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1890s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

13 Star Antique American Flag w/ Enormous Hand-Sewn Stars, US Navy
13 Star Antique American Flag w/ Enormous Hand-Sewn Stars, US Navy

13 Star Antique American Flag w/ Enormous Hand-Sewn Stars, US Navy

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, A U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN WITH ENORMOUS HAND-SEWN STARS, IN A REMARKABLE STATE OF PRESERVATION, CIRCA 1890-1899: Despite the fact that America has...

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Late 19th Century American Other Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool

13 Star Antique American Flag with Stars In A Medallion Configuration, 1895-1926
13 Star Antique American Flag with Stars In A Medallion Configuration, 1895-1926

13 Star Antique American Flag with Stars In A Medallion Configuration, 1895-1926

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION OF STARS; A SMALL-SCALE EXAMPLE, MADE circa 1895-1926 This 13 star antique American flag is of a type made during the la...

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Early 1900s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Wool

13 Star Antique American Flag in the Betsy Ross Pattern, circa 1861-1865
13 Star Antique American Flag in the Betsy Ross Pattern, circa 1861-1865

13 Star Antique American Flag in the Betsy Ross Pattern, circa 1861-1865

Located in York County, PA

Even within the 13 star count, alone, there are at least 80 known patterns—more than the average person would even think possible. 13 star flags have been made throughout American...

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1860s American Antique 13 Star American Flag

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Cotton

13 Star Medallion Pattern 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag
13 Star Medallion Pattern 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag

13 Star Medallion Pattern 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton and affixed to its original staff.

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19th Century Antique 13 Star American Flag

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By United States Navy

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$4,800

H 38.5 in W 54.75 in D 1 in

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$8,500

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

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By Pablo Picasso

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Located in Colorado Springs, CO

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Paper

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique 13 star American flag you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique 13 star American flag for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Your living room may not be complete without an antique 13 star American flag — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique 13 star American flag made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique 13 star American flag that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield produced versions that are worth a look.

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