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34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, a RARE STYLE, KANSAS STATEHOOD
Located in York County, PA
star American national flag of the Civil War period, of a type that appears to have been produced
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 33.25 in W 57.5 in D 2.5 in
34 Star Antique American flag, Kansas Statehood, Civil War Period, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
34 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD (1861-63), WITH WOVEN STRIPES, PRESS-DYED
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 53 in W 94 in D 2.5 in
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR, 1861-63, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 2nd KY CAVALRY
Located in York County, PA
34 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD (1861-63), IN A TINY SCALE AMONG PIECED-AND
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in W 49 in D 2.5 in
36 Star American Flag, Civil War Era, Nevada Statehood
Located in York County, PA
36 Stars In The "Great Star" Or "Great Luminary" Pattern On A Civil War Era Flag With A Dusty Blue
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
OHIO STATE FLAG WITH CIVIL WAR VETERANS' OVERPRINT FROM THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC POST IN
Category
Vintage 1920s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
1862 Civil War Playing Cards with Stars, Flag, Sheilds and Eagles
Located in York County, PA
1862 Civil War playing cards with stars, flags, shields, & eagles, and face cards illustrating
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
34-Star Civil War American Flag, Antique Great Star Pattern, circa 1861
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The stars of this extremely rare, Civil War-era flag are arranged in what is sometimes called the
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
34 TUMBLING STARS on an ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, KANSAS
Located in York County, PA
COLORS, PRESS-DYED ON WOOL BUNTING, LIKELY PRODUCED FOR USE AS MILITARY CAMP COLORS, CIVIL WAR PERIOD
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 34.25 in W 44.5 in D 2.5 in
Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags & an Image of Washington, Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
slogan and flags in the 34 star count, the combination of all these factors points firmly to Civil War
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 38 in W 38.75 in D 2.5 in
"Rally Freemen!..." Civil War Recruitment Broadside
Located in York County, PA
EARTH." A CIVIL WAR RECRUITMENT BROADSIDE FOR THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA, COMPANY F, DESIGNATED AS
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
13 Star, 3rd MD Pattern, Hand-Sewn Antique American Flag, Civil War Era, 1861-65
Located in York County, PA
and Civil War era.
Mounting: The flag was mounted and framed within our own conservation department
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 91 in W 62.25 in D 2.5 in
34 Star Flag with Upside down Hand Sewn Stars, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
Civil War flag that was certainly constructed by the same maker. Though it lacked the jacquard weave
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 36.25 in W 48.5 in D 2.5 in
Colorful Civil War Recruitment Broadside for the "Manhattan Rifles"
Located in York County, PA
MASSIVE & COLORFUL CIVIL WAR RECRUITMENT BROADSIDE FOR THE "MANHATTAN RIFLES,” WHICH MUSTERED INTO
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Civil War Apron, Made In Cambridge, OH by Laura, Hynes, ca 1861
Located in York County, PA
) deemed loyal to the opposition. Although rare, a number of American flags of the Civil War era are known
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Large Civil War recruitment Broadside for the 53rd New York Volunteer Infantry
Located in York County, PA
LARGE CIVIL WAR RECRUITMENT BROADSIDE FOR THE 53RD NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, 5th REGIMENT
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 48.5 in W 34.5 in D 2.5 in
34 Star Antique American Flag with Hourglass Medallion Stars, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
; REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF KANSAS AS THE 34TH STATE
34 star flag of the Civil War period with an array of
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 38 in W 56.5 in D 2.5 in
33 Star Flag with Stars in a "Great Star" Pattern, Oregon State, ca 1859-1861
Located in York County, PA
EXAMPLE, PRE-CIVIL WAR THROUGH THE WAR'S OPENING YEAR, 1859-1861, OREGON STATEHOOD
33 star parade flag
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 15.75 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
13 Star Antique American Flag in the Betsy Ross Pattern, ca 1861-1865
Located in York County, PA
, tends to be an early characteristic. Common in Civil war flags, it is sometimes seen after, though
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13 Star Antique American Flag , Ca 1890-1899
Located in York County, PA
freedom, and were carried by soldiers during the Mexican and Civil Wars for the same purpose. Throughout
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
13 Star Antique American Flag, ca 1895-1926
Located in York County, PA
freedom, and were carried by soldiers during the Mexican and Civil Wars for the same purpose. Throughout
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
33 Stars Antique American Flag, Oregon Statehood, 1859-1891
Located in York County, PA
the Civil War, and a 33 star flag was flying at Ft. Sumter during the attack. Because the 34th state
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
36-Star Printed American Flag, Rare Haloed Star Medallion, Circa 1865
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
the American Civil War period are among the most sought after of all American flags. Prior to the
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
stars are executed in gilt paint, like those that appear on the majority of Civil War, Union Army battle
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
34 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
CENTER STAR; CIVIL WAR PERIOD, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 1861-1863
34 star American national parade flag
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
36 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Nevada Statehood, ca 1864-1867
Located in York County, PA
BLUE CANTON; CIVIL WAR ERA, NEVADA STATEHOOD, 1864-1867
36 star antique American flag, printed on
Category
Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Civil Ensign, and celebrates both Navies' service during the first World War.
In addition to the
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Vintage 1910s Australian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Antique American Flag, 32 Stars, Minnesota Statehood, ca 1858-59
Located in York County, PA
, the information is typically too vague to yield meaningful results.
Flags made prior to the Civil War
Category
Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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H 76.5 in W 112 in D 2.5 in
Hand-Sewn 13 Star American Flag, Signed Grunfild, ca 1861-1877
Located in York County, PA
ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR ERA, WITH 13 SINGLE-APPLIQUÉD STARS IN A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
36 Star Antique Parade Flag, Vertical Position, Nevada Statehood, ca 1861-1867
Located in York County, PA
CRUDE WEAVE THAT RESULTS IN A VISUALLY COMPELLING APPEARANCE; CIVIL WAR ERA, NEVADA STATEHOOD, 1864-1867
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 22.25 in W 18.75 in D 2 in
36 Star Antique American Parade Flag, with Canted Stars, ca 1864-1867
Located in York County, PA
BLUE CANTON; CIVIL WAR ERA, NEVADA STATEHOOD, 1864-1867
36 star antique American flag, printed on
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
36 Star Antique American Flag, Cornflower blue Canton, ca 1864-1867, Nevada
Located in York County, PA
Antique American Flag With 36 Stars On A Cornflower Blue Canton, Civil War Era, 1864-1867, Reflects
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 50.5 in W 65 in D 2.5 in
Outstanding 13 Star Hand-sewn American Private Yacht Flag, ca 1865-1885
Located in York County, PA
the Civil War, to reference past struggles for American liberty and victory over oppression, and were
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 58.25 in W 78.5 in D 2.5 in
44 Star Antique American Flag, Stars in a Triple Wreath Pattern, Wyoming State
Located in York County, PA
this beautiful and desirable arrangement are seen primarily in flags made between the Civil War (1861
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 42.25 in W 34.75 in D 2.5 in
13 Star American Parade Flag with Rare Design, Ca 1888 Ex Richard Pierce
Located in York County, PA
-Civil War America, many of the working men were Civil War veterans.
Bandanas abound from Harrison’s
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Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
36 Star Antique Flag, Nevada Statehood, with Stars in the "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
36 STARS IN THE "GREAT STAR" OR "GREAT LUMINARY" PATTERN, ON A MERINO WOOL FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 81.5 in W 106.5 in D 2.5 in
13 Star American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars in the 3rd Maryland Pattern
Located in York County, PA
displayed during the Civil War, to reference past struggles for American liberty and victory over oppression
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
38 Star Antique Flag, Stars in Double Wreath Pattern, Colorado Statehood 1876-89
Located in York County, PA
stripes, when constructing American flags. During the Civil War (1861-65), most stripes were treadle-sewn
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 65 in W 115.25 in D 2.5 in
Pressed Brass Eagle, Parade Flag Holder and Bunting Tie Back, ca 1880-1895
Located in York County, PA
example, circa 1880-1895
Pressed brass eagles decorated the interiors of Civil War veterans' halls
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 14.5 in W 28.34 in D 2.75 in
Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"
By Horstmann
Located in Dayton, OH
benefitted from the Civil War, becoming the largest military goods supplier in the nation by 1864.
WILLIAM H
Category
Vintage 1910s American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
13 Star, Betsy Ross Pattern Flag, Made by the Annin Company, ca 1955-1965
Located in York County, PA
present struggles for freedom, and were carried by soldiers during the Mexican and Civil Wars for the same
Category
Late 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern
Located in York County, PA
34 STARS IN A WHIMSICAL RENDITION OF THE GREAT STAR PATTERN, ON A CIVIL WAR PERIOD FLAG WITH A
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 68 in W 129 in D 1 in
Antique American Flag w/ 13 Stars in the Betsy Ross Design & 45 Stars on Reverse
Located in York County, PA
were carried by soldiers during the Mexican and Civil Wars to draw a parallel between the current and
Category
Antique 1890s American Other Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 65.75 in W 105.25 in D 2.5 in
13 Star Antique American Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars in 5-3-5 Pattern, ca 1861-65
Located in York County, PA
.
So what’s so special about this particular flag? Dating to the Civil War period (1861-65), it is one
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 48 in W 65.5 in D 2.5 in
13 Hand-Sewn Stars, In an Oval Version of the 3rd Maryland Pattern
Located in York County, PA
MADE IN THE PERIOD BETWEEN THE CIVIL WAR (1861-65) AND THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan
Located in York County, PA
election in 1864. It's not unusual to encounter this feature in civil war campaign parade flags as well as
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
H 18.5 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Hand-Sewn 13 Star Cornflower Blue 32 Foot Commission Pennant ca 1845-1865
Located in York County, PA
somehow related to the flags that accompanied it, and thus dates to the Civil War time frame (1861-65
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Hand-Painted 19th Century Banner with the 1867 Proposed Seal of Illinois
Located in York County, PA
Civil War, (which ended in 1865,) Tyndale suggested that the verbiage be changed from "State Sovereignty
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 67.75 in W 59.25 in D 3.5 in
Hand-Pained Banner with the Seal of the State of Mississippi, circa 1872
Located in York County, PA
the close of the Civil War (1861-1865), most likely during the period of Reconstruction of the South
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Leather Fireman's Parade Belt
Located in York County, PA
following the Civil War. Like most volunteer departments of that time, it was staffed by returning Union
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Antique 36 Star Civil War Flag, circa 1864
Located in Acworth, GA
Authentic antique 36 star civil war flag, circa 1864. Abraham Lincoln was president when this flag
Category
Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
Hand-Sewn 36 Star Civil War Flag, Masterpiece
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Acworth, GA
Exceedingly Rare 36 Star Civil War “National Colors” Flag
A“Generals Guide” Flag
Made by
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
34-Star Civil War Flag with “Halo” Star Pattern
Located in Acworth, GA
34 Star Civil War Flag with “Halo” Star Pattern, antique
Rare 34 Star Flag from the Civil War
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
Framed 36 Star American Late Civil War Flag
By Betsy Ross
Located in Bedford, NY
Wood framed Division Flag from the end of the Civil War. . Torn and
tattered polished cotton
Category
Antique 19th Century American Shadow Boxes
Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag with Gold Stars Hand Sewn
Located in Acworth, GA
which is also hand-sewn on. It has a hand-stitched sleeve hoist. Silk flags during the Civil War were
Category
Antique 1860s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Authentic Antique 34 Star Flag, Civil War, circa 1861
Located in Acworth, GA
Authentic antique 34 star flag, civil war, circa 1861. Very rare star pattern: the first vertical
Category
Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
36 Star Flag, circa 1864
Located in Acworth, GA
Authentic antique 36 star flag made of starched glazed fabric. Made during the Civil War, circa
Category
Antique 1860s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
Materials
Muslin
Rare Antique 34 Star Flag with Rare Arrangement, circa 1861
Located in Acworth, GA
civil war flag. Made of starched gauze fabric.
Abraham Lincoln was President when this flag was made
Category
Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
Antique 21 Star Flag Hand Sewn, Handmade,
Located in Acworth, GA
small. Probably used as a book mark when reading. Pre-civil war flags are fairly rare.
The frame is 19
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Hand-Sewn Apron with Hand-Sewn Stars
Located in Acworth, GA
. Hand cut and sewn patriotic Civil War flag dress with stunning hand sewn stars. The material is a fine
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
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Civil War Flags For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of civil war flags for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct civil war flags — often made from fabric, cotton and linen — can elevate any home. Civil war flags have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Civil War Flags?
Prices for civil war flags can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, civil war flags begin at $850 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $21,000.
Finding the Right Political and Patriotic Memorabilia for You
Memorabilia from historical events hold endless value, with every piece telling a story. Antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia express pride and heritage and include campaign posters, banners and recruitment advertisements.
World War II posters bring history to life. They celebrate the heroes who fought for their country, as do buttons, flags and banners from this era. Beyond the initial goals of political campaign memorabilia — which served to prominently position candidates in front of voters and amplify a candidate’s platform — vintage campaign prints, posters, buttons and more are interesting relics of another time and place. And like a lot of folk art, these items are imbued with narrative and make for colorful and meaningful additions to shelves and walls.
Find a range of international patriotic items on 1stDibs — banners from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II are available, as are nesting dolls of the Russian royal family from the 1900s. Each item is a rare treasure, and historic finds like these add meaning to a space. Items promoting women’s right to vote inspire hope. Letters signed by presidents are treasured by admirers.
The range of these works on 1stDibs includes European and American campaign buttons, textiles and flags (and other works in fabric), uniforms and hats. Each piece of antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia is a slice of history, making for a unique gift or collector’s item.
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