The Brigantine E. MILLER
By Elisha Taylor Baker
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
wind alongside the American flag and company flag. Though unsigned, this is clearly the work of artist
1860s Antique American Flags
Canvas, Oil
The Brigantine E. MILLER
By Elisha Taylor Baker
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
wind alongside the American flag and company flag. Though unsigned, this is clearly the work of artist
Canvas, Oil
Nautical Signal Flag Representing The Letter "I" India
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed nautical signal flag representing the letter “I” for India. Lined flag with a yellow field
Linen
Price Upon Request
H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 2 in
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
Cotton
The Gentleman's Magazine, with 1777 Flag Resolution, June 1783
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
historical content relating to the end of the Revolutionary War, the 1777 Flag Resolution, troop payment
Leather, Fabric, Paper
$4,850
H 18.88 in W 23.13 in
19th century color lithograph portraits ship seascape patriotic flags military
By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
) - all of these framed by American flags, banners and cannons. This print shows that the Battle of Lake
Watercolor, Lithograph
Navy Sailor Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
on the back of a large boat, standing in front of a large, waving American flag. In the background
Wood, Paper
$2,400
H 12 in W 16 in D 1.75 in
Mid 19th C. Oil on Canvas Painting "A Two Mast Schooner Under Full Sail at Sea"
Located in Incline Village, NV
purpose. An American flag and two additional colorful flags are attached at the masts and sails. The
Paint
$650
H 28 in W 21 in D 0.05 in
Original Have You a Red Cross Service Flag? vintage WW1 poster
By Jessie Willcox Smith
Located in Spokane, WA
Original 1918 Red Cross Poster - "Have YOU a Red Cross Service Flag?" - Illustrated by Jessie
Lithograph
$4,500
H 21.5 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Patriotic "E Pluribus Unum" Eagle Silk and Metallic Embroidered Needlework
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
American flags, arrows, and branches. This embroidered banner was most likely made in Japan as a souvenir
Silk, Glass
$2,500
H 42.5 in W 29 in D 1.38 in
"Register June 5th. A Great Day of Patriotic Devotion and Obligation” WWI Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
brandishing a quill pen before a cheering crowd. He stands in front of the American flag. The text urges
Paper
$261
H 5.4 in W 8.9 in D 0.01 in
New York Harbor Panorama, sailing ships & city skyline, British engraving, 18050
Located in Langweer, NL
the activity of trade and navigation that defined New York at the time. American flags fly from
Paper
$2,950
H 32.25 in W 22.25 in D 1.13 in
"Fight or Buy Bonds." Vintage WWI Poster by Howard Chandler Christy, 1917
By Howard Chandler Christy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, standing in front of a long line of American soldiers. Liberty raises the flag pole of a large American
Paper
$7,250
H 25.5 in W 24.75 in D 2 in
Early Silk Kerchief Displaying the California State Bear Flag, ca 1915
Located in York County, PA
first bear flag and other early bear flags more closely resembles the more common American black bear
Silk
Price Upon Request
H 39.75 in W 515 in D 2.5 in
WWI Bond Drive Flag, With Prussian Blue Eagle, ca 1919
Located in York County, PA
WWI BOND DRIVE FLAG WITH A WHIMSICAL & ARTISTICALLY COMPELLING EAGLE, PERCHED DIRECTLY ON THE LOWER
Cotton
$25,000
H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 0.75 in
"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
Paper
$1,750
H 33 in W 22 in D 0.07 in
"Sow the Seeds of Victory!" Vintage National War Garden Commission Poster
By James Montgomery Flagg
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
the earth. Liberty wears her classically draped dress, in the colors of the American flag, and wears a
Paper
$9,800
H 17 in W 21.13 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Flag Bedecked Triple Decker Ship of the Line
Located in Nantucket, MA
themselves. Even those woolies depicting American or other nation's flags were made by the British sailors
Wool
$261
H 8.15 in W 11.15 in D 0.01 in
Fort Smith, Arkansas – Rare 19th Century Lithograph of Frontier History, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
American flag proudly flying, and a steamboat on the river, which underscores the region’s importance as a
Paper
$3,236Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.58 in W 35.44 in D 0.01 in
Stunning Winter Scene on Broadway, New York - Hand-Colored Aquatint from 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
1852. The American flags waving in the cold breeze add a patriotic touch to the scene, highlighting the
Paper
$3,650
H 16.25 in W 21.5 in D 2 in
48 Crocheted Stars on Graphic, Three-Dimensional Flag Made of Silk, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
48 crocheted stars on a very graphic, three-dimensional flag made from silk ribbon and crocheted
Silk
$398
H 5.67 in W 9.34 in D 0.01 in
Astor House New York – Antique Broadway Hotel Steel Engraving 1850s
Located in Langweer, NL
the period. A large American flag flies from the roof, symbolizing the growing confidence of the young
Paper
Price Upon Request
H 67.75 in W 59.25 in D 3.5 in
Hand-Painted 19th Century Banner with the 1867 Proposed Seal of Illinois
Located in York County, PA
. We take great care in the mounting and presentation of flags and have preserved thousands of examples
Cotton
Leather Fireman's Parade Belt
Located in York County, PA
procession halted and taps was played as the American flag was lowered for the final time. Mounting: The
Leather
Price Upon Request
H 40 in W 39.25 in D 2.5 in
13 Stars on a flag Made for the 1840 Presidential Campaign of W.H. Harrison
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS ON A FLAG MADE FOR THE 1840 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, WITH THE
Silk
Price Upon Request
H 15.75 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
33 Star Flag with Stars in a "Great Star" Pattern, Oregon State, ca 1859-1861
Located in York County, PA
the centennial of American independence. Even the military did not use the flag in a manner that most
Silk
Brookdale, New Jersey
By Oscar Florianus Bluemner
Located in Fairlawn, OH
or are wrapped in the American flag, but simply because they are best. Thus also, the French export
Graphite
Price Upon Request
H 30.75 in W 40 in D 2.5 in
42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
WASHINGTON STATE, circa 1889-1890 42 star American parade flag, printed on cotton, with an exceptionally
Cotton
19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, large antique, circa 1860s, early American hand carved, painted, and
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$2,450
H 34.5 in W 44 in D 2.5 in
48 Stars Canted to the Right, and Dancing Stars to the Left, ca 1912-1918
Located in York County, PA
field for American flags produced for the Department of the Government. This consisted of 6 rows of 8
Cotton
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
Cotton
Price Upon Request
H 58 in W 73 in D 2.5 in
34 Stars in an Outstanding Oval Medallion Configuration, Civil War Period
Located in York County, PA
STRIPE, ON A HOMEMADE, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, 1861-1863
Cotton
$980
H 40 in W 28 in D 0.05 in
Original 'United Behind the Service Star' antique World War One vintage poster
By Ernest Hamlin Baker
Located in Spokane, WA
features American soldiers carrying the flags of seven major service organizations: the YMCA, the National
Lithograph
$892
H 22.45 in W 14.97 in
1918 original promotional poster - Paris Symphony Orchestra - World War I - USA
Located in PARIS, FR
composition, the American and French flags are elegantly draped together, forming a decorative banner that
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
$5,200
H 20.5 in W 28 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Starboard Side View of a Ship-of-the-Line
Located in Nantucket, MA
tourists in order to support themselves. Even those woolies depicting American or other nation's flags
Wool, Yarn
$12,000
H 35.88 in W 25 in D 1 in
19th Century Large Sailor's Woolie of a Triple Deck Ship-of-the-Line
Located in Nantucket, MA
order to support themselves. Even those woolies depicting American or other nation's flags were made by
Wool
19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Frigate, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
American or other nation's flags were made by the British sailors (they knew their market well)! However, a
Wool
$5,800
H 15.13 in W 21.25 in D 1.38 in
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Steam Frigate Under Good Head of Steam
Located in Nantucket, MA
to locals and tourists in order to support themselves. Even those woolies depicting American or
Wool
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Ship JANE Under Full Sail
Located in Nantucket, MA
tourists in order to support themselves. Even those woolies depicting American or other nation's flags
Wool, Cotton
$4,800
H 18.88 in W 26.13 in D 1.25 in
19th Century sailor's Woolie of a British Steam Frigate, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
themselves. Even those woolies depicting American or other nation's flags were made by the British sailors
Wool
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of the Four Masted Bark Loch Torridon
Located in Nantucket, MA
depicting American or other nation's flags were made by the British sailors (they knew their market well
Wool, Silk
$89,244
H 22.52 in W 18.82 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Painting Depicting Commodore Perry’s Ship with Buddhist Monks Aboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
American and Japanese flags. On the hill are shown various Gyokusen-ji temple buildings and the graveyard
Paint, Paper
Price Upon Request
H 45 in W 31 in D 2.5 in
Elaborate Sailor Souvenir of Washington Crossing the Delaware, circa 1885-1912
Located in York County, PA
Washington crossing the Delaware, surrounded by a large eagle, federal shield, crossed flags, a cannon
Silk
$951
H 14.18 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
Bust of Franz Liszt - Photographic Print by M. J. Ezekiel - 1880s
Located in Roma, IT
Margutta in Rome, in which, as reported by the chronicles, was displayed a flag of the American Confederate
Paper
View of the Hongs, Canton
By 19th Century Chinese school
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
of such a list of desirable items. Showing the American, British and Danish flags over their
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Folk Art Wartime Relationship Commemorative Plaque
Located in London, GB
old ruined castle, Irish crested plaque joined by an American and French flag detailed with lead
Wood
$1,750 / set
H 2.125 in W 9.25 in D 11.5 in
3 Vol. Robert Tomes, MD., and Benjamin G. Smith, The Great Civil War
Located in New York, NY
tooling. Gilt bald eagle, American flag, stars, and “E Pluribus Unum” depicted on cover. Gilt doublures on
Leather
$2,650 / set
H 2.75 in W 4 in D 2.88 in
Kerr Sterling Silver Baby Set Rich in Turn-of-the-Century Assumptions
By William B. Kerr & Co.
Located in New York, NY
, flag-holding, all-American boy with exotic coevals in native dress relegated to background. Imagery
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1912 Arizona and New Mexico Statehood Flag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
25th Design Patriotic American silk flag with 48 stars. Arizona Statehood Feb 14, 1912; New Mexico
Silk
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.