Antique 48 Star Flag
Early 20thc 48 Star Flag Hand Crochet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crochet 48 star flag pillow is made with a blue velvet background or frame front and
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wool
48 Star Oil Cloth Flag on Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
48 star flag is made from a vintage oil cloth sewn on vintage linen. The frame is a custom made
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Linen, Wood
Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
guard.
The 48-star flag had a fly date of 47 years, from July 4, 1912 to July 3, 1958. Prior to the
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Early 20th Century Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Paper
13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, and 48 star flags.
A wonderful celebration of our nations early history, this flag is an authentic
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1870s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Fabric
48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
of age.
This little homemade flag was most likely constructed at the very beginning of the 48 star
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
than the diameter of the fan, are ebonized (painted black).
The 48 star flag became official on July
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1910s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Paper
38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
note that a single copy of a 48 star parade flag is known with 8-pointed stars.
The reason behind the
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Late 19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
interest to note that a sister variety of 48 star parade flag is known, printed on the same fabric, that
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1920s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
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Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique 48 star flag 1912-1914. This star arrangement was only used for two years. Starched gauze
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1910s American American Classical Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Linen
Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique 48 star flag, circa 1912-1914. This star arrangement was only used for two years.
Museum
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1910s American American Classical Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Linen
Crocheted 48 Star Flag
Located in North Egremont, MA
Charming example of American patriotism during the 1st World War. The flag is conceived as two
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1910s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag
By John Roper
Located in Billerica, MA
up until the 48 star flag. Flags included: January 1, 1776 (Grand Union Flag), June 14th 1777 (13
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1910s American American Colonial Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Paper
Nautical Americana 48 Star Navy Ensign No. 5 1900 " USS Boston"
By United States Navy
Located in Palm City, FL
made as a 48 Star flag rather than the official 45 Star flag has been lost to the vagaries of history
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Early 20th Century Philippine Antique 48 Star Flag
Enormous 48 Star American Flag
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Enormous early American flag. 48 sewn stars. Color still vibrant.
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS, DESIGNED AND COMMISSIONED BY WAYNE WHIPPLE, 1909-1912, A RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRED EXAMPLE
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Early 20th Century 48 Star Flag Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky flag quilt has 48 hand sewn stars with clam shell quilting. The indigo blue is very
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1920s American Country Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
Rare & Early 20thc Polish cotton 48 star Flag w/ Metal Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing polished cotton flag has the original red,white & blue ties for hanging .The stars are
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
FRAMED 48 STAR SILK FLAG IN ANTIQUE FRAME
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920'S FRAMED SILK 48 STAR FLAG IN A ANTIQUE BLACK PAINTED FRAME.
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Star American Flag Pillow w/Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
48 STAR FLAG PILLOW W/DOWN AND FEATHER INSERT AND A 19THC LINEN BACKING.
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Linen
Early 20Th c 48 Star Framed Shps Flag in Custom Distressed Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 48 star flag was once a Los Angeles Federal Courthouse flag. It is stamped Los Angeles
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wool
48 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Cornflower Blue Canton, ca 1896-1918
Located in York County, PA
regimented pattern that consisted of 6 justified rows of 8 stars.
The 48 star flag became official a few
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Late 19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
H 31.5 in W 47.5 in D 2.5 in
48-Star Parade Flag in Large-Scale Dancing Row Pattern
Located in York County, PA
size.
Some 48 star flags have been found with hand-written and printed dates ranging as early as
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA
Located in York County, PA
scarlet red stripes, and a cotton sleeve along the hoist end.
The 48 star flag represents
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag
Located in York County, PA
).
Before 1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico
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1910s Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Star Parade Flag in a Staggered Row Pattern, on a Cornflower Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
48 Star Parade Flag in a Staggered Row Pattern, on a Cornflower Blue Canton, 1896-1918: 48 star
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19th Century Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Star American Parade Flag with Dancing Rows of Canted Stars, ca 1912-1918
Located in York County, PA
1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and
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1910s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
H 36 in W 47 in D 2.5 in
48 Star American Parade Flag with Bold Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
48 star American Parade flag with a bold Civil War veteran's overprint, a 1908 date, a cornflower
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Early 1900s American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Stars, Crochet American Flag
Located in York County, PA
of one. All of the above features add strong folk qualities to the flag's design.
The 48 star flag
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Early 20th Century Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Tumbling, Pointy Stars, An Extremely Rare Example Flag
Located in York County, PA
1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and
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19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Stars In A Dancing Rows Pattern, On a Large Scale Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
13-Star Medallion Flag Waver, circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
variation from the more common “row” patterns that prevailed on the 45, 46, and 48 star flags.
A wonderful
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1870s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
Unusual WWI Period Antique American Window Flag with 48 Stars, Silver Fringe
Located in York County, PA
FRINGE, 1917-18:
48 star American parade flag window banner, made during WWI (U.S. involvement 1917-18
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
H 24.5 in W 18 in D 0 in
38-Star Printed Flower and Petals Design, circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
that prevailed on the 45, 46, and 48 star flags.
A wonderful celebration of our nation’s early
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1870s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Muslin
47 Stars, an Extremely Scare Example, Unofficial Star Count
Located in York County, PA
corresponding jump in the demand for new flags. In fact, some flag-makers had already been producing 48 star
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1910s American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Stars, Crocheted, A Tremendous Folk Example, Wwi-wwii Era
Located in York County, PA
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The 48 star flag represents the addition of Arizona in 1912 and was the official star count
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
48-Star Whipple Flag Pennant, Circa 1912
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful example of a printed 48-star Whipple flag pennant. In the first decade of the
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1910s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton, Wood
45 Star Antique American Flag, Small Scale, Utah Statehood, circa 1896-1907
Located in York County, PA
-sewn construction that were made prior to 1912, when the 48 star flag was adopted. During the 19th
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Late 19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wool
H 44.5 in W 59.5 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century 48 Star Ships Framed Flag
By Hortie-Van Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful 48 star ships flag is hand-sewn on old linen and is in a custom distressed blue
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wool
Monumental 48 Star Ships Flag in Custom Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large 48 star wool ships flag is sewn on white cotton linen and behind plexy glass is in a
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1910s American American Classical Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wool
48 Star Parade Flag Pillows with Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and military celebrations. The flags show 48 stars and can be acquired with either red or blue linen
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
"The Farewell" Patriotic Flag Bandana, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
to fire the gun!”
At each corner is a 48-star American flag, printed in blue and red. In 1912
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1910s American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Stars That Resemble Snowflakes on Extraordinary Needlework Flag
Located in York County, PA
-the-same.
The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New Mexico and
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Early 20th Century North American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Silk
Vintage 48 Star Wool Flag Pillow with Linen Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LARGE WOOL VINTAGE FLAG PILLOW W/LINEN BACK.DOWN & FEATHER FILLED W/ZIPPER ON BASE.THIS FLAG HAS
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wool, Linen, Down
48 Star, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Dated July 1942
Located in York County, PA
. The endearing wear makes for a presentation that shows both its age and function.
The 48 star flag
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1840s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Early Folk Art 48-Star Original Painted Patriotic Parade Flag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky hand painted and carved wood flag and has a zink Lincoln head attached to the
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wood
28 Star Antique American Flag, Extremely Rare, Texas Statehood, 1846-48
Located in York County, PA
.
Part of the reason why 28 star flags are so rare is that the star count was official for only one year
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19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton, Linen
29 Star Antique American Flag, Medallion Configuration, Iowa Statehood, 1846-48
Located in York County, PA
29 Star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton. The stars are arranged in
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19th Century Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Star "Franco-anglo-american" Parade Flag Designed by Albert Hewitt
Located in York County, PA
BRITAIN:
Noted American flag collector, Boleslaw Mastai, referred to this rare 48 star parade flag
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1910s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
13 Star Antique American Flag, 3rd Maryland Design, Beautiful, Elongated Profile
Located in York County, PA
official star configuration until the 48 star flag, in 1912, the stars on 13 star flags may appear in any
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Late 19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wool
H 38 in W 59.5 in D 2.5 in
29 Star Antique Flag, Double-Wreath Style Medallion, Iowa Statehood, ca 1846-'48
Located in York County, PA
, 1846-48; REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF IOWA AS THE 29TH STATE
29 star American national parade flag
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Mid-19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
H 12.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
45 Stars On A Small Scale Flag With Elongated Proportions
Located in York County, PA
that were made prior to the adoption of the 48 star flag in 1912. In fact, regular production of pieced
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19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Stars, A Civil War Veterans Flag
Located in York County, PA
, WITH A RELATIONSHIP TO THE STORY OF GINNIE WADE:
48 star American parade flag, printed on glazed
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19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
48 Stars Configured into the Letters "U.S.A", Copyrighted in 1916 by C.A Hartman
Located in York County, PA
:
48 star American national flag; one of only four known examples where the stars are carefully
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1910s American Antique 48 Star Flag
H 57.5 in W 84 in D 2.5 in
13 Stars In A Medallion Configuration On A Small-scale Flag
Located in York County, PA
of flags with the full compliment of 45 or 46 stars (1896-1912) or even of 48 star flags made before
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19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
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
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1870s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wool
Unusual Needlework Flag, Made in the Near East for an American Citizen
Located in York County, PA
this musician or critic who lived in the "East" are one-and-the-same.
The 48 star flag became
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Early 20th Century Antique 48 Star Flag
48 STARS IN THE WHIPPLE PATTERN ( STAR OF DAVID IN A WREATH )
Located in York County, PA
star American parade flag, printed on cotton. The stars are arranged in what is called the Whipple
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1895-1926, PRIVATE BOAT ENSIGN
Located in York County, PA
with the full compliment or 45 or 46 stars (1896-1912) or even of 48 star flags made before 1930.
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
13 STARS, MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, A PRIVATE YACHT ENSIGN
Located in York County, PA
full compliment or 45 or 46 stars (1896-1912) or even of 48 star flags made before 1930.
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
13 Stars In The Betsy Ross Pattern
Located in York County, PA
of 3 feet or less, except by special order. Even those 48 star flags produced before 1930 were seldom
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19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
45 Stars, 1896-1907, Utah Statehood, Spanish-american War Era
Located in York County, PA
adoption of the 48 star flag in 1912. In fact, regular production of pieced-and-sewn, 3-foot and 4-foot
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19th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Statue of Liberty Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
statue are large, waving 48-star American flags. At top center, a bald eagle carrying the American shield
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wood, Paper
Teddy Roosevelt Multi-Media Collage of Memorabilia
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
political tambourine. The tambourine is hand-painted with a waving 48-star American flag. Along the outer
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1910s Antique 48 Star Flag
Custom Framed 48 Star Flag Sewn on Homespun Linen
By American Flag & Banner Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 48 star flag is hand-sewn on cotton homespun linen and is in a country rustic wood frame
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
Framed 48 Star Flag Sewn on Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This framed parade flag is hand-sewn on linen back round and is in a newly custom-made frame. The
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1920s American Folk Art Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
Grand Army of the Republic Commemorative 48-Star Flag, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
48-Star Four Brothers GAR Post 453 commemorative flag.
Four Brothers GAR Post 453, named in
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Early 19th Century Antique 48 Star Flag
H 20 in W 25.75 in D 2 in
Navajo Patriotic Flag Beaded Pillow On Leather with Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely unique piece is a Navajo hand glass beaded 48-star flag affixed to brown leather and
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Glass, Linen, Leather
Patriotic Flag Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This handmade 48 star flag quilt has the name of each state and its date of admission to the Union
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Early 20th Century American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
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Hand Crochet Vintage Flag Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crochet vintage flag with hand appliqued stars and original fringe. The backing is in antique homespun linen. The fill is down and feather fill.
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20th Century American Adirondack Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
"God Bless America" WWI Printed Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original “God Bless America” banner, dating to World War I. The pointed gonfalon banner is patriotically printed in red and blue. “God Bless America” is printed along...
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1910s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Framed American Flag Folk Art Quilt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely faded American flag quilt. Excellent hand stitched dancing Folk Art stars. Skilled quilting, a nice graphic large-scale wall hanging. White stripes have faint blue and white c...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Cotton
Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s brilliant blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars, arranged to read “1776” and ...
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1870s American Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Great framed Folk Art sham with 48star flag and ship ribbons is a great patriotic item. The top left corner as well as the bottom right corner are scraps of a 48 star linen flag...
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20th Century American Folk Art Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Plexiglass
Patriotic Folding Fan with American Flag Motif
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic folding paper fan, with an American flag motif. The fan is painted with two small American flags at left and right and two larger crossed American flags at c...
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Mid-20th Century Antique 48 Star Flag
Materials
Paper
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