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Antique 13 Star Flag

13-Star Wool American Flag, with Zig-Zag Stars, Circa 1900
13-Star Wool American Flag, with Zig-Zag Stars, Circa 1900

13-Star Wool American Flag, with Zig-Zag Stars, Circa 1900

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 1900s American American Classical Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

Brass

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 Flag

Materials

Wool

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 Flag

Materials

Wool

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

She may very well have had the 45 star flag on hand and added the 13 star canton by commission.

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1890s American Other Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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 Flag

Materials

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

Why 13 Stars? 13 star flags have been flown throughout our nation’s history for a variety of purposes.

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1870s American Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

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

Perhaps it was already familiar to those involved. Some Notes about 13 Star Flags 13 star flags have been continuously produced throughout our nation’s history for purposes both pat...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

Cotton

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

$4,250

H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 1.63 in

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 Flag

Materials

Fabric

Antique Round Stained Glass Window, 13 Star American Flag
Antique Round Stained Glass Window, 13 Star American Flag

Antique Round Stained Glass Window, 13 Star American Flag

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique round stained glass window with the 13 Star American Flag. This is a great piece and was probably the center of a larger historic window.

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Early 20th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

Glass

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

Price Upon Request

H 21 in W 25.5 in D 2 in

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 Flag

Materials

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 Flag

Materials

Silk

Roller-Printed Yard Good, Made to Memorialize George Washington, ca 1824-1832
Roller-Printed Yard Good, Made to Memorialize George Washington, ca 1824-1832

Roller-Printed Yard Good, Made to Memorialize George Washington, ca 1824-1832

Located in York County, PA

Above this is a spread-winged eagle, flanked by 13 star flags in the 4-5-4 configuration, over which are 13 seven-pointed stars in a wide arc.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

Cotton

"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 Flag

Materials

Paper

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

Antique Silk 13 Star Flag Ribbon

Unavailable

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 Flag

Materials

Silk

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

Antique 13 Star Flag, circa 1876

Unavailable

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.

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1870s American American Classical Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

Linen

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

Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique

Unavailable

H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in

Hand Sewn 13 Star Flag Banner, Antique

Located in Acworth, GA

Throughout the 19th century, 13 Star banners and flags were especially used to celebrate important holidays such as The 4th of July and Presidential elections.

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1860s American American Classical Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

Silk, Beads

Beautiful 13 Star American Flag
Beautiful 13 Star American Flag

Beautiful 13 Star American Flag

Unavailable

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 Flag

Materials

Wool

Antique 13 Star Yacht Flag
Antique 13 Star Yacht Flag

Antique 13 Star Yacht Flag

Unavailable

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 Flag

Materials

Wool, Linen

13 Star Sewn Wool Flag
13 Star Sewn Wool Flag

13 Star Sewn Wool Flag

Unavailable

H 23 in W 34 in D 0.1 in

13 Star Sewn Wool Flag

Located in North Egremont, MA

Antique sewn flag from the late 19th or early 20th century with the stars arranged in rows or 3-2-3-2-3 stars, a pattern often seen during this period. The canton and stripes are of ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Parade Flag in a Medallion Pattern
13 Star Parade Flag in a Medallion Pattern

13 Star Parade Flag in a Medallion Pattern

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H 2.4 in W 4 in D 0.13 in

13 Star Parade Flag in a Medallion Pattern

Located in North Egremont, MA

Parade flag printed on coarse glazed cotton for the American Centennial celebrations in 1876. This is the larger size which is much harder to find than the smaller size parade flag. ...

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

Cotton

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 Flag

Materials

Silk

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 Federal Antique 13 Star Flag

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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

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 Federal Antique 13 Star Flag

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

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 Antique 13 Star Flag

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

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 Federal Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

Fabric

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 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 Flag

Materials

Fabric

Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star Flag, Single Appliqued
Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star Flag, Single Appliqued

Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star Flag, Single Appliqued

Located in York County, PA

This particular 13 star flag is an unusually large among small boat ensigns.

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag In The 3rd Maryland Pattern
13 Star Flag In The 3rd Maryland Pattern

13 Star Flag In The 3rd Maryland Pattern

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS IN THE 3rd MARYLAND PATTERN ON A CIVIL WAR ERA FLAG WITH THE SMALLEST HAND-APPLIQUÉD STARS THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN ON A WOOL EXAMPLE OF THE 19TH CENTURY: We have made 13 st...

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

The Earliest Known Betsy Ross Pattern 13 Star Flag
The Earliest Known Betsy Ross Pattern 13 Star Flag

The Earliest Known Betsy Ross Pattern 13 Star Flag

Located in York County, PA

We have made 13 star flags for many reasons throughout our history as a nation, almost all of the surviving ones well after we had 13 states.

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13-Star Flag with Curiously Small Stars in a Medallion Configuration
13-Star Flag with Curiously Small Stars in a Medallion Configuration

13-Star Flag with Curiously Small Stars in a Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

13 CURIOUSLY SMALL STARS IN A MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, ON A SMALL-SCALE FLAG OF THE 1890-1900 ERA, WITH WONDERFUL PRESENTATION: 13 star flag of the type made from roughly the las...

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Late 19th Century Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag with Stars in the 3rd Maryland Pattern
13 Star Flag with Stars in the 3rd Maryland Pattern

13 Star Flag with Stars in the 3rd Maryland Pattern

Located in York County, PA

For this reason the U.S. Navy flew 13 star flags on small boats. Commercial flag-makers mirrored this practice and some private ships flew 13 star flags during the same period as the...

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1860s American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag In A Scarce Oval Medallion Pattern
13 Star Flag In A Scarce Oval Medallion Pattern

13 Star Flag In A Scarce Oval Medallion Pattern

Located in York County, PA

This is the only 13 star parade flag variety I know of that bears this trait and it is a very scarce example.

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19th Century Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag In The 3rd Maryland Pattern
13 Star Flag In The 3rd Maryland Pattern

13 Star Flag In The 3rd Maryland Pattern

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR FLAG IN THE 3rd MARYLAND PATTERN, AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE WITH THE STRIPES STARTING AND ENDING ON WHITE AND A CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE, LIKELY PRE-CI...

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13-Star Flag with Stars Arranged in Lineal Configuration
13-Star Flag with Stars Arranged in Lineal Configuration

13-Star Flag with Stars Arranged in Lineal Configuration

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS ARRANGED IN A 3-2-3-2-3 LINEAL CONFIGURATION ON A SMALL-SCALE ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE 1890's: This 13 star antique American flag is of th...

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1890s Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag In A 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern
13 Star Flag In A 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern

13 Star Flag In A 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS IN A 3-2-3-2-3 PATTERN ON A SMALL-SCALE FLAG OF THE 1890's-1910 ERA; UNUSUAL BLUE CANTON WITH GOLD OVERTONES: 13 star flag of the type made from roughly the last decade o...

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag With Stars in a Very Rare "Trumbull" Configuration
13 Star Flag With Stars in a Very Rare "Trumbull" Configuration

13 Star Flag With Stars in a Very Rare "Trumbull" Configuration

Located in York County, PA

The US Navy flew 13 star flags on small boats for these reasons until 1916.

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Mid-19th Century Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag Made By The Granddaughter Or Great-granddaughter
13 Star Flag Made By The Granddaughter Or Great-granddaughter

13 Star Flag Made By The Granddaughter Or Great-granddaughter

Located in York County, PA

ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN 13 STAR FLAG MADE BY THE GRANDDAUGHTER OR GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS (RACHEL ALBRIGHT OR SARAH M.

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19th Century Antique 13 Star Flag

13 STAR FLAG MADE BY THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS
13 STAR FLAG MADE BY THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS

13 STAR FLAG MADE BY THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR FLAG MADE BY THE GRANDDAUGHTER OR GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS (RACHEL ALBRIGHT OR SARAH M.

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag Made By The Granddaughter Of Betsy Ross
13 Star Flag Made By The Granddaughter Of Betsy Ross

13 Star Flag Made By The Granddaughter Of Betsy Ross

Located in York County, PA

ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN 13 STAR FLAG MADE BY THE GRANDDAUGHTER OR GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS (RACHEL ALBRIGHT OR SARAH M.

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag Of The 1820-1840 Period Or Prior
13 Star Flag Of The 1820-1840 Period Or Prior

13 Star Flag Of The 1820-1840 Period Or Prior

Located in York County, PA

Richey was commissioned to conserve and restore both the Easton Flag and this very early 13 star flag in the 4-5-4 pattern, which was also apparently in the Library's possession.

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag Arranged In A 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern, Signed "Flack"
13 Star Flag Arranged In A 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern, Signed "Flack"

13 Star Flag Arranged In A 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern, Signed "Flack"

Located in York County, PA

Any flag that has previously been official, remains so according to the flag acts, so 13 star flags were and still are official today. 13 star flags have been used throughout our ...

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1920s Antique 13 Star Flag

Hand-Sewn 13 Star Flag made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter
Hand-Sewn 13 Star Flag made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter

Hand-Sewn 13 Star Flag made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter

Located in York County, PA

ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN 13 STAR FLAG MADE BY THE GRANDDAUGHTER OR GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS, RACHEL ABRIGHT OR SARAH M.

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Early 20th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration
13 Star Flag In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration

13 Star Flag In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration

Located in York County, PA

This particular flag is larger than most 13 star examples of the 1890's.

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19th Century Antique 13 Star Flag

Very Rare Printed Example of a 13 Star Flag, 1876-1898
Very Rare Printed Example of a 13 Star Flag, 1876-1898

Very Rare Printed Example of a 13 Star Flag, 1876-1898

Located in York County, PA

This is a very rare size for the 13 star count in a printed flag. Most are very small (less than 10”).

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Late 19th Century Antique 13 Star Flag

Extremely Rare 13 Star Flag with Stars in Wreath Pattern with Three Center Star
Extremely Rare 13 Star Flag with Stars in Wreath Pattern with Three Center Star

Extremely Rare 13 Star Flag with Stars in Wreath Pattern with Three Center Star

Located in York County, PA

13 stars in wreath pattern with three center stars, one of the most rare 13 star flag designs known to exist, made by C.C.

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1890s American Antique 13 Star Flag

Entirely Hand-sewn 13 Star Flag Made & Signed By Sarah M. Wilson
Entirely Hand-sewn 13 Star Flag Made & Signed By Sarah M. Wilson

Entirely Hand-sewn 13 Star Flag Made & Signed By Sarah M. Wilson

Located in York County, PA

ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN 13 STAR FLAG MADE AND SIGNED BY SARAH M. WILSON, GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS, IN PHILADELPHIA IN 1911: 13 star American national flag, entirely hand-sewn ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag With A Rare Example  Gold Overprint
13 Star Flag With A Rare Example  Gold Overprint

13 Star Flag With A Rare Example Gold Overprint

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS, A RARE EXAMPLE WITH A GOLD, CIVIL WAR, UNION ARMY VETERAN'S OVERPRINT, SCHUYLKILL, COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CA 1900-1913: 13 star American national parade flag, printed on ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

Exceptionally Rare 13 Star Flag in a 4-4-5 Lineal Pattern
Exceptionally Rare 13 Star Flag in a 4-4-5 Lineal Pattern

Exceptionally Rare 13 Star Flag in a 4-4-5 Lineal Pattern

Located in York County, PA

Exceptionally rare 13 star flag in a 4-4-5 lineal pattern, the only known example with this unusual star design, circa 1835-1865: We have made 13 star flags in America from 1777 ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag Made by Sarah M. Wilson, Great-Granddaughter of Betsy Ross
13 Star Flag Made by Sarah M. Wilson, Great-Granddaughter of Betsy Ross

13 Star Flag Made by Sarah M. Wilson, Great-Granddaughter of Betsy Ross

Located in York County, PA

Wilson, Great-granddaughter of Betsy Ross, in Philadelphia in 1904. 13 star American national flag, entirely hand-sewn by Sarah M.

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Early 1900s American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag Made in Philadelphia by Rachel Albright, Betsy Ross's Granddaughter
13 Star Flag Made in Philadelphia by Rachel Albright, Betsy Ross's Granddaughter

13 Star Flag Made in Philadelphia by Rachel Albright, Betsy Ross's Granddaughter

Located in York County, PA

13 HAND-EMBROIDERED STARS AND EXPERTLY HAND SEWN STRIPES ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE IN PHILADELPHIA IN BY RACHEL ALBRIGHT, GRANDDAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS, SIGNED AND DATED 1903: ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag with Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Lineal Configuration
13 Star Flag with Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Lineal Configuration

13 Star Flag with Stars Arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 Lineal Configuration

Located in York County, PA

Because any flag that has previously been official remains so under the Flag Acts, all 13 star flags remain official national flags of the United States of America.

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

13 Star Flag with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Lineal Configuration
13 Star Flag with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Lineal Configuration

13 Star Flag with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Lineal Configuration

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 natio...

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Late 19th Century North American Antique 13 Star Flag

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

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

Located in York County, PA

13 stars arranged in a 3-2-3-2-3 pattern on a beautiful dusty blue canton, on a small-scale antique American flag made between the mid-1880s and 1890s: 13 star antique American fl...

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Late 19th Century Antique 13 Star 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

There was no official star pattern for the 13 star flag set forth in the flag act of June 14th, 1777.

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Late 19th Century Antique 13 Star Flag

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

13 STARS ARRANGED IN A MEDALLION PATTERN ON A SMALL-SCALE FLAG OF THE 1895-1926 ERA: 13 star flag of the type made from roughly the last decade of the 19th century through the fir...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star 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 Flag

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Cotton

EX-MASTAI COLLECTION, STAR OF DAVID PATTERN 13 STAR PARADE FLAG
EX-MASTAI COLLECTION, STAR OF DAVID PATTERN 13 STAR PARADE FLAG

EX-MASTAI COLLECTION, STAR OF DAVID PATTERN 13 STAR PARADE FLAG

Located in York County, PA

Rare 13 star American parade flag with a 6-pointed great star configuration.

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19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

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 Flag

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Cotton

13 Star Antiques Parade Flag, Stars in Medallion Configuration, ca 1876
13 Star Antiques Parade Flag, Stars in Medallion Configuration, ca 1876

13 Star Antiques Parade Flag, Stars in Medallion Configuration, 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 co...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 13 Star Flag

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Cotton

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

13 STARS IN A CIRCULAR VERSION OF THE 3RD MARYLAND PATTERN, ON A SMALL SCALE FLAG MADE IN THE 1890-1920’s ERA: Small scale 13 star flag of the type made from roughly the last deca...

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1890s Antique 13 Star Flag

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 Flag

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

This flag is printed on gauze and offers a unique 13-star medallion star pattern.

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1870s American Antique 13 Star Flag

Materials

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 Flag

Materials

Cotton

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 Flag

Materials

Textile

13 Stars, Medallion Pattern, 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag:
13 Stars, Medallion Pattern, 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag:

13 Stars, Medallion Pattern, 1876 Centennial Celebration Flag:

Located in York County, PA

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 Flag

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 Flag

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique 13 star flag available at 1stDibs. Each antique 13 star 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 flag — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique 13 star flag, those designed in Neoclassical and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique 13 star flag that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield and Sarah M. Wilson produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for an antique 13 star flag start at $1 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $3,650.

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