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Antique 38 Star American Flag

38-Star American Flag, with Double-Applique Hand-Sewn Stars, Circa 1876
38-Star American Flag, with Double-Applique Hand-Sewn Stars, Circa 1876

38-Star American Flag, with Double-Applique Hand-Sewn Stars, Circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an original 38-star American parade flag, celebrating Colorado statehood and the 100th anniversary of our nation's independence.

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1870s American Victorian Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876
38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876

38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, A SCARCE AND BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A MEDALLION PATTERN AND 4 LARGE CORNER STARS, PRESS-DYED ON WOOL BUNTING, MADE BY HORSTMANN BROTHERS I...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Wool

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 star antique American parade flag with scattered star orientation, made of silk, with generous scale and vivid colors, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889 38 star American national p...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Silk

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS IN AN EXTREMELY UNUSUAL CONFIGURATION THAT BEARS A CLUSTER OF 6 SMALL STARS WITHIN A LINEAL PATTERN OF LARGER STARS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD 38 star American national...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood
38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood

38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood

Located in York County, PA

38 WHIMSICAL STARS, WITH 6-POINTED PROFILES, SIMILAR TO THE STAR OF DAVID, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CENTENNIAL ERA; A REMARKABLE SPECIMEN, ONE-OF-A-KIND AMONG KNOWN EXAMPLE...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

Exceptional American Flag, 38 Stars in 3 Sizes in a Fantastic, Unusual Medallion
Exceptional American Flag, 38 Stars in 3 Sizes in a Fantastic, Unusual Medallion

Exceptional American Flag, 38 Stars in 3 Sizes in a Fantastic, Unusual Medallion

Located in York County, PA

EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH 38 GLAZED COTTON STARS, IN 3 DIFFERENT SIZES, ARRANGED IN A BEAUTIFULLY GRAPHIC, DOUBLE-WREATH STYLE MEDALLION, WITH TRIANGLES OF 4 STARS IN ...

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Late 19th Century North American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Silk

38 Star Antique Flag, Stars in Double Wreath Pattern, Colorado Statehood 1876-89
38 Star Antique Flag, Stars in Double Wreath Pattern, Colorado Statehood 1876-89

38 Star Antique Flag, Stars in Double Wreath Pattern, Colorado Statehood 1876-89

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A DOUBLE-WREATH CONFIGURATION THAT FEATURES AN ENORMOUS CENTER STAR, REFLECTS THE PERIOD OF COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889: 38 star American nati...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

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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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1870s American American Classical Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Linen

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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1870s American American Classical Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Linen

38 Star Flag with Great Star Arrangement Rare
38 Star Flag with Great Star Arrangement Rare

38 Star Flag with Great Star Arrangement Rare

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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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1870s American American Classical Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton, Paint

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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1870s American American Classical Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

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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1870s American American Classical Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Linen

38 Star American Flag With Hand Cut And Applied Folk Art Stars
38 Star American Flag With Hand Cut And Applied Folk Art Stars

38 Star American Flag With Hand Cut And Applied Folk Art Stars

Located in Santa Monica, CA

c. 1877-1890 38 star American flag. Hand cut and applied stars in an unusual configuration.

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

Antique 38 Star American Flag
Antique 38 Star American Flag

Antique 38 Star American Flag

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H 47.6 in W 76.6 in D 1 in

Antique 38 Star American Flag

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This flag became the Official United States flag on July 4th, 1877. A star was added for the admission of Colorado (August 1st 1876) and was to last for 13 years. Handmade of linen, ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Linen

c. 1877- 1890 38 Star American Flag
c. 1877- 1890 38 Star American Flag

c. 1877- 1890 38 Star American Flag

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H 25.25 in W 34 in D 0.5 in

c. 1877- 1890 38 Star American Flag

Located in Santa Monica, CA

38 star, block-printed linen American Flag. On August 1, 1876, President Ulysses S.

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Linen

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, MEDALLION PATTERN, COLORADO STATEHOOD
38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, MEDALLION PATTERN, COLORADO STATEHOOD

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, MEDALLION PATTERN, COLORADO STATEHOOD

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS, MEDALLION CONFIGURATION WITH 2 OUTLIERS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889: 38 star American parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton, with a medallion star configurati...

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 Star American Flag with Slate Blue Canton Signed "Leddon"
38 Star American Flag with Slate Blue Canton Signed "Leddon"

38 Star American Flag with Slate Blue Canton Signed "Leddon"

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS IN CRUDE COLUMNS WITH HAPHAZARD ORIENTATION, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A BEAUTIFUL, SLATE BLUE CANTON, SIGNED "LEDDON," MADE IN THE ERA WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST REC...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Wool

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, HAND-SEWN STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD
38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, HAND-SEWN STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, HAND-SEWN STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD

Located in York County, PA

38 HAND-SEWN STARS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD: 38 star American national flag.

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, EXTREMELY RARE WREATH VARIATION, COLORADO
38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, EXTREMELY RARE WREATH VARIATION, COLORADO

38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, EXTREMELY RARE WREATH VARIATION, COLORADO

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS, MADE FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, EXTREMELY RARE FORM OF THE MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, PRESS-DYED ON WOOL BUNTING: 38 star American national flag, press-dyed on wo...

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

Silk Star Pattern Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Flag Handkerchief
Silk Star Pattern Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Flag Handkerchief

Silk Star Pattern Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Flag Handkerchief

Located in Wiscasset, ME

This would have been handed out to celebrate Colorado's statehood in 1876, 38 stars. Presented in a frame.

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1870s American Folk Art Antique 38 Star American Flag

Materials

Silk

NYC-Made 38 Star American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars
NYC-Made 38 Star American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars

NYC-Made 38 Star American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars

Located in York County, PA

Although 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876, flag-making was a competitive venture, and no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were making 38?

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 Star American Flag with Stars That Spell "1776-1876"
38 Star American Flag with Stars That Spell "1776-1876"

38 Star American Flag with Stars That Spell "1776-1876"

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876. Flag-making was a competitive venture, however, and few flag-makers would have been continuing to produ...

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38 Star American Flag w/ Extraordinary Features, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889
38 Star American Flag w/ Extraordinary Features, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

38 Star American Flag w/ Extraordinary Features, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH AN EXTREMELY RARE DOUBLE-WREATH CONFIGURATION THAT FEATURES A SQUARE OF FOUR STARS BOTH INSIDE AND OUT, ON A BEAUTIFUL, CORNFLOWER BLUE CANON THAT ...

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Late 19th Century North American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38 Star American Flag, Stars in Notched Pattern, ca 1876-1889
38 Star American Flag, Stars in Notched Pattern, ca 1876-1889

38 Star American Flag, Stars in Notched Pattern, ca 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 HAND-SEWN STARS IN A "NOTCHED" PATTERN, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH BEAUTIFUL WEAR FROM HAVING BEEN EXTENSIVELY FLOWN, MADE AT THE TIME WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STAT...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Wool

38 Star American Flag with Stars Arranged in a "Great Star" Pattern
38 Star American Flag with Stars Arranged in a "Great Star" Pattern

38 Star American Flag with Stars Arranged in a "Great Star" Pattern

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS IN A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL VARIATION OF THE "GREAT STAR" PATTERN, MADE IN THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1876-1889 38 star American na...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Silk

38 Star American Flag w/ a Southern Cross in the Canton, Colorado Statehood
38 Star American Flag w/ a Southern Cross in the Canton, Colorado Statehood

38 Star American Flag w/ a Southern Cross in the Canton, Colorado Statehood

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876. Flag-making was a competitive venture, however, and few flag-makers would have been continuing to produ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Wool

38 Star American Flag Made by U.S. Bunting Company, EX-Whitney Smith Collection
38 Star American Flag Made by U.S. Bunting Company, EX-Whitney Smith Collection

38 Star American Flag Made by U.S. Bunting Company, EX-Whitney Smith Collection

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876. Flag-making was a competitive venture, however, and few flag-makers would have been continuing to produ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Wool

38 Star American Flag, with Stars That Spell "1776-1886" Made for the Centennial
38 Star American Flag, with Stars That Spell "1776-1886" Made for the Centennial

38 Star American Flag, with Stars That Spell "1776-1886" Made for the Centennial

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876. Flag-making was a competitive venture, however, and few flag-makers would have been continuing to produ...

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38-Star "Centennial" American Flag, circa 1876
38-Star "Centennial" American Flag, circa 1876

38-Star "Centennial" American Flag, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a striking hand-cut and hand-sewn 38-star American flag. The 38th star was added to the flag to commemorate Colorado statehood.

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton, Wool

38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Canton, circa 1876-1890
38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Canton, circa 1876-1890

38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Canton, circa 1876-1890

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a striking 38-star American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado (represented by the large star in the center of the flag’s canton) joined the Union as the 38th s...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Muslin

38-Star Vertical American Flag, Celebrating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876
38-Star Vertical American Flag, Celebrating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876

38-Star Vertical American Flag, Celebrating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an original 38-star American flag. The flag dates to 1876, when Colorado joined the Union as the 38th state.

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

Are 38 Star American Parade Flag
Are 38 Star American Parade Flag

Are 38 Star American Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

RARE 38 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH MULTI-COLOR CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S BADGE AS THE CENTER OF A WHIMSICAL MEDALION STAR CONFIGURATION, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE, EXCEPTIONALLY...

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876
38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876

38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876. Flag-making was a competitive venture, however, and few flag-makers would have continued to produce 37 ...

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag
Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag

Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

38 Star Antique American Flag With An Off-balace Medallion Configuration On A Brilliant Blue Canton, Made In The Period When Colorado Was The Most Recent State To Join The Union, 187...

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

American 38 Star Parade Flag, circa 1877
American 38 Star Parade Flag, circa 1877

American 38 Star Parade Flag, circa 1877

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H 11.38 in W 16.5 in D 0.75 in

American 38 Star Parade Flag, circa 1877

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique American 38 Star Parade Flag, circa 1877, a fine woven linen small parade flag with 38 stars in a bold "Dancing Star" pattern, enacted in 1877 upon the admission of Colorado.

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1870s American Federal Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Linen

38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

Located in York County, PA

38 ESPECIALLY FOLKY STARS AND ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH STRONG COLORATION, ON COTTON AND FLAX BLENDED FABRIC WITH A CRUDE WEAVE, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889 38 star...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38-Star, Colorado Statehood Antique American Flag
38-Star, Colorado Statehood Antique American Flag

38-Star, Colorado Statehood Antique American Flag

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889, WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING AND BRILLIANT SUNFIRE RED STRIPES: 38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

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1870s Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Scattered Star Positioning
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Scattered Star Positioning

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Scattered Star Positioning

Located in York County, PA

38 star antique American flag with scattered star positioning made during the period when Colorado was the most recent state to join the union, 1876-1889 38 star American national...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38-Star “Centennial” American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
38-Star “Centennial” American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

38-Star “Centennial” American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Although 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876, flag-making was a competitive venture, and no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were making 38’s.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique 38 Star American Flag

38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Star Pattern, circa 1876
38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Star Pattern, circa 1876

38-Star Antique American Flag with Unique Star Pattern, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876 and the 38 star flag became the official United States flag on July 4th, 1877.

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Wool

38 Star Colorado Statehood American Flag Interesting Star Pattern, circa 1876

38 Star Colorado Statehood American Flag Interesting Star Pattern, circa 1876

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Although 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876, flag-making was a competitive venture, and no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were making 38’s.

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1870s American Folk Art Antique 38 Star American Flag

38-Star Antique Printed American Flag, circa 1876-1890
38-Star Antique Printed American Flag, circa 1876-1890

38-Star Antique Printed American Flag, circa 1876-1890

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an exceptional 38-star printed American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado joined the Union as the 38th state.

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

Materials

Muslin

38 Star Antique American Flag, Ex-Richard Pierce Collection
38 Star Antique American Flag, Ex-Richard Pierce Collection

38 Star Antique American Flag, Ex-Richard Pierce Collection

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, MADE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1876-1889, WITH PENCILED INSCRIPTION FROM THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, 1876-89, Battle Flag Style
38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, 1876-89, Battle Flag Style

38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, 1876-89, Battle Flag Style

Located in York County, PA

For this reason, 37 remained the official star count for the American flag in 1876. It was almost universally abandoned, however, as flag-making was a competitive venture, and few fl...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

Materials

Silk

38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag
38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag

38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag

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H 20.25 in W 27 in D 2 in

38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag

Located in York County, PA

38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 Star American Parade Flags with Stars in a Great Star Pattern
38 Star American Parade Flags with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

38 Star American Parade Flags with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL VARIATION OF THE “GREAT STAR” OR “GREAT FLOWER” PATTERN, 4 LARGE CORNER STARS, & AN ODD OUTLIER, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD,...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Silk

38-Star US Flag Waver, Parade-Style Flag

38-Star US Flag Waver, Parade-Style Flag

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a 38-star American Centennial parade flag, celebrating Colorado statehood and the 100th anniversary of our Nation's independence.

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

38-Star "Medallion Pattern" American Centennial Parade Flag, circa 1876

38-Star "Medallion Pattern" American Centennial Parade Flag, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a 38-star "Medallion Pattern" American centennial parade flag celebrating Colorado Statehood and the 100th anniversary of our Nation's Independence.

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1870s Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 Star Antique American Flag, Rare Medallion Variation, Colorado Statehood
38 Star Antique American Flag, Rare Medallion Variation, Colorado Statehood

38 Star Antique American Flag, Rare Medallion Variation, Colorado Statehood

Located in York County, PA

Although 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876, flag-making was a competitive venture, and no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were making 38’s.

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19th Century Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 Star Antique American Large Scale Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
38 Star Antique American Large Scale Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

38 Star Antique American Large Scale Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, IN AN ESPECIALLY LARGE SCALE AND WITH BOLD COLOR, MADE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE ADDED TO THE UNION, 1876-1889 ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38 Star American Parade Flag, Large Stars with Intertwined Arms
38 Star American Parade Flag, Large Stars with Intertwined Arms

38 Star American Parade Flag, Large Stars with Intertwined Arms

Located in York County, PA

38 ESPECIALLY LARGE STARS WITH INTERTWINED ARMS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-89: 38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG IN A TINY SCALE AMONG THOSE WITH PIECED-AND-SEWN CONSTRUCTION, WITH BEAUTIFUL & UNUSUAL SHADE OF BLUE AND WITH A NOTCHED CONFIGURATION OF STARS THAT LEA...

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Wool

38-Star Large Scale Parade Flag
38-Star Large Scale Parade Flag

38-Star Large Scale Parade Flag

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H 32.25 in W 46.25 in D 2 in

38-Star Large Scale Parade Flag

Located in York County, PA

38 LARGE STARS WITH SCATTERED POSITIONING ON A LARGE SCALE PARADE FLAG, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889: 38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

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Late 19th Century Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 Star Colorado Statehood Antique Flag
38 Star Colorado Statehood Antique Flag

38 Star Colorado Statehood Antique Flag

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889, A LARGE SCALE PARADE FLAG WITH LARGE STARS AND BOLD COLORATION: 38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

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19th Century Antique 38 Star American Flag

38-Star Medallion Pattern American Flag with Two Outliers, circa 1876
38-Star Medallion Pattern American Flag with Two Outliers, circa 1876

38-Star Medallion Pattern American Flag with Two Outliers, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876 and the 38 star flag became the official United States flag on July 4th, 1877.

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1870s American Antique 38 Star American Flag

Materials

Muslin

38-Star American Parade Flag, Printed on Silk, Commemorating Colorado Statehood
38-Star American Parade Flag, Printed on Silk, Commemorating Colorado Statehood

38-Star American Parade Flag, Printed on Silk, Commemorating Colorado Statehood

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an exceptional 38-star printed silk American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado joined the Union as the 38th state.

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Silk

38-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876-1889
38-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876-1889

38-Star American Parade Flag, Commemorating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876-1889

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an original 38-star American parade flag, celebrating Colorado statehood and the 100th anniversary of our nation's independence.

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

Materials

Cotton

38 Star American Parade Flag, Medallion Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889
38 Star American Parade Flag, Medallion Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

38 Star American Parade Flag, Medallion Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STARS IN A TRIPLE WREATH STYLE MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, WITH 2 OUTLIERS, ON A LARGE SCALE ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH GREAT COLORS AND PRESENCE, MADE IN THE ERA WHEN COLORAD...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, Ca 1876-1889
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, Ca 1876-1889

38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, Ca 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING MADE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO WAS THE MOST RECENT STATE TO JOIN THE UNION, 1876-1889 38 star American national p...

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Late 19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Cotton

38 Star Antique American Flag, Notched Configuration, Colorado Statehood 1876-89
38 Star Antique American Flag, Notched Configuration, Colorado Statehood 1876-89

38 Star Antique American Flag, Notched Configuration, Colorado Statehood 1876-89

By Annin & Co.

Located in York County, PA

38 Star antique American flag with a notched configuration, made by the U.S. bunting company in Lowell, Massachusetts, signed "Throckmorton," reflects the era of Colorado statehood, ...

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19th Century Antique 38 Star American Flag

Materials

Cotton

38 Stars, Colorado Statehood, Scattered Star Flag
38 Stars, Colorado Statehood, Scattered Star Flag

38 Stars, Colorado Statehood, Scattered Star Flag

Located in York County, PA

38 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration
38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

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H 33.75 in W 45 in D 2 in

38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration

Located in York County, PA

Although 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876, flag-making was a competitive venture, and no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were making 38’s.

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Late 19th Century Antique 38 Star American Flag

38 STAR FLAG WITH SINGLE-APPLIQUED STARS
38 STAR FLAG WITH SINGLE-APPLIQUED STARS

38 STAR FLAG WITH SINGLE-APPLIQUED STARS

Located in York County, PA

38 HAND-SEWN, SINGLE-APPLIQUÉD STARS, A RARE SMALL SIZE FOR THE PERIOD, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD: 38 star American National flag in a rare, small size for the period (1876-18...

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19th Century American Antique 38 Star American Flag

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Antique 38 Star American Flag For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique 38 star American flag for your home. Each antique 38 star American flag for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and wool. There are many kinds of the antique 38 star American flag you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique 38 star American flag is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique 38 star American flag over the years, but those crafted by Annin & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for an antique 38 star American flag at 1stDibs is $4,850, while they’re typically $1,500 on the low end and $20,500 for the highest priced.

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