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48 Star American Flag

Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan
Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan

Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Printed folding fan featuring 48-star American flag, with white sticks and guard.

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Early 20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Antique 1912 Wool 48-Star American Flag, Rare Pre-Standard Collectible
Antique 1912 Wool 48-Star American Flag, Rare Pre-Standard Collectible

Antique 1912 Wool 48-Star American Flag, Rare Pre-Standard Collectible

Located in Doha, QA

Some 48-star flags were produced in anticipation of statehood, making this an especially rare pre-standard example.

Category

Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945
48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945

48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945

Located in York County, PA

48 star, crocheted, antique american flag of the wwii era (1941-1945), a beautiful, homemade example, with a red, white, & blue hoist and flower-like stars: Crocheted American fla...

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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918
48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918

48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918

Located in York County, PA

48 STARFISH-LIKE, NEEDLEWORK EXECUTED STARS ON A HAND-CROCHETED ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG FROM THE EARLIEST PART OF THE 48 STAR ERA, 1912-WWI (U.S.

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940
"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940

"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The poster depicts a no-nonsense Marine drill instructor, pointing directly at the viewer, in front of a 48-star American flag. The persuasive text, "The U.S.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

"Now Let's All Buy Defense Bonds" Vintage Poster by Gary Orr, 1950
"Now Let's All Buy Defense Bonds" Vintage Poster by Gary Orr, 1950

"Now Let's All Buy Defense Bonds" Vintage Poster by Gary Orr, 1950

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The horizontal poster depicts a billowing 48-star American flag, in front of an orange and blue sky.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

48 Star, US Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, CA ca 1944
48 Star, US Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, CA ca 1944

48 Star, US Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, CA ca 1944

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED 1944, IN THE SMALLEST SCALE EMPLOYED AT THE TIME 48 star American national flag, ...

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

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Enormous 48 Star American Flag
Enormous 48 Star American Flag

Enormous 48 Star American Flag

Unavailable

H 109 in W 206 in D 0.07 in

Enormous 48 Star American Flag

Located in LAS VEGAS, NV

Enormous early American flag. 48 sewn stars. Color still vibrant.

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48  Star  Framed  American  Flag
48  Star  Framed  American  Flag

48 Star Framed American Flag

Unavailable

H 52 in W 98 in

48 Star Framed American Flag

Located in Bedford, NY

ENCASED IN GLASS AND WOOD FRAME, 48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG MADE IN 1930 WHEN THERE WERE 48 STATES

Category

Vintage 1930s American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

48 Star Flag, Vintage
48 Star Flag, Vintage

48 Star Flag, Vintage

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H 18 in W 22 in D 1 in

48 Star Flag, Vintage

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic vintage 48 star flag made of printed cotton. The 48 star flag was used from 1912-1959. Conservation framing with UV acrylic.                

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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Cotton

48 Star Flag, Vintage
48 Star Flag, Vintage

48 Star Flag, Vintage

Unavailable

H 20 in W 24 in D 1 in

48 Star Flag, Vintage

Located in Acworth, GA

Authentic vintage 48 Star Flag made of printed cotton with sewn edges. The 48 Star Flag was used from 1912-1959. Conservation framing with UV acrylic.  

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Cotton

Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914
Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914

Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914

Unavailable

H 14 in W 14 in D 1 in

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 fabric. Museum framing with UV acrylic #10672c Historical Americana.

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Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

48 Star WWII War Era Flag
48 Star WWII War Era Flag

48 Star WWII War Era Flag

Unavailable

H 24 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

48 Star WWII War Era Flag

Located in Acworth, GA

48 Star WWII War era flag...On the original stick. Printed cotton. Frame 24 x 20 Museum framing with UV acrylic #9637 Historical Americana.

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914
Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914

Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10 in D 1 in

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 framing with UV acrylic #11052 Historical Americana.

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen

The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag
The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag

The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag

By John Roper

Located in Billerica, MA

The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by: Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL. Evolution of the United States flag up until the 48 star flag. Flags included: January 1, 1776 (Grand Union Flag), Jun...

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

48-Star American Flag, Inscribed “July 4th, 1918” on Hoist, circa 1918
48-Star American Flag, Inscribed “July 4th, 1918” on Hoist, circa 1918

48-Star American Flag, Inscribed “July 4th, 1918” on Hoist, circa 1918

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an original 48-star American flag, celebrating Arizona statehood. 48-star American flags had a fly date of 47 years, from July 4, 1912 to July 3, 1958.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA
48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA

48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA, A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE: Beginning around the turn of the century, it became popular to crochet early American flags.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star American Flag Pillow w/Linen Backing
48 Star American Flag Pillow w/Linen Backing

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

WWII 48 Star American Flag Made in France or Belgium to Welcome US Troops
WWII 48 Star American Flag Made in France or Belgium to Welcome US Troops

WWII 48 Star American Flag Made in France or Belgium to Welcome US Troops

Located in York County, PA

WWII American Flag With An Elongated Profile, A Sky Blue Canton, And 48 Six-pointed Stars With Star-of-david Profiles; Probably Made In France Or Belgium To Welcome U.s.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Unusual Hand Carved Wooden Arm, Flag Holder with Flag, Veterans Facility
Unusual Hand Carved Wooden Arm, Flag Holder with Flag, Veterans Facility

Unusual Hand Carved Wooden Arm, Flag Holder with Flag, Veterans Facility

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual hand carved wooden arm, flag holder with flag, wall mounted, beautifully hand carved, sculptural mans arm / hand, Salvaged from Veterans Lodge outside of, Buffalo NY, Retains...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow
Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow

Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow

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H 21 in W 33 in D 8 in

Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow

By American Flag & Banner Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This monumental 48 star flag pillow is in great in great condition and has a red cotton linen pillow. The big pillow id down and feather fill.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Star "Creme Simon" Advertising Flag, Celebrating Liberation from the Germans
48 Star "Creme Simon" Advertising Flag, Celebrating Liberation from the Germans

48 Star "Creme Simon" Advertising Flag, Celebrating Liberation from the Germans

Located in York County, PA

48 star American flag, made in France, celebrating liberation from the Germans and allied victory during WWII, with advertising for “Crème Simon,” formerly in the collection of Richa...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

48 Star Beadwork American Flag
48 Star Beadwork American Flag

48 Star Beadwork American Flag

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H 8.75 in W 11.75 in

48 Star Beadwork American Flag

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR BEADWORK AMERICAN FLAG, CA 1912-1920: While many Native American beaded items include the American national flag within their imagery, flags made entirely of beadwork are...

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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag
48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag

48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag

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H 34.5 in W 42.75 in D 2 in

48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag

Located in York County, PA

48 stars in dancing rows, a rare variety of antique American parade flag in a large-scale, 1912-1918 or perhaps earlier, Arizona and New Mexico Statehood: In 1912, President Taft...

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Vintage 1910s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG
RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG

RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG

Located in York County, PA

RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG WITH BOLD OVERPRINTED TEXT ADVERTISING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG IN 1938: This very unusual flag was made for the 75th annive...

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Vintage 1930s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

"The Farewell" Patriotic Flag Bandana, Early 20th Century

"The Farewell" Patriotic Flag Bandana, Early 20th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Old Glory will never cease to wave while we have men to fire the gun!” At each corner is a 48-star American flag, printed in blue and red.

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star American Parade Flag with Bold Civil War Veterans Overprint
48 Star American Parade Flag with Bold Civil War Veterans Overprint

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 blue canton, and a staggered row configuration, made 4 years prior to the addition o...

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Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

28 Star Antique American Flag, Extremely Rare, Texas Statehood, 1846-48
28 Star Antique American Flag, Extremely Rare, Texas Statehood, 1846-48

28 Star Antique American Flag, Extremely Rare, Texas Statehood, 1846-48

Located in York County, PA

So the production of 28 star flags had a window of approximately one year in length, which meant that it was one of the shortest lasting star counts in American history.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton, Linen

29 Star Antique American Flag, Medallion Configuration, Iowa Statehood, 1846-48
29 Star Antique American Flag, Medallion Configuration, Iowa Statehood, 1846-48

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 a double wreath pattern with a large center star and 4 flanking corner stars. Note ...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star "Franco-anglo-american" Parade Flag Designed by Albert Hewitt
48 Star "Franco-anglo-american" Parade Flag Designed by Albert Hewitt

48 Star "Franco-anglo-american" Parade Flag Designed by Albert Hewitt

Located in York County, PA

VERNON, NY AND PATENTED 1918; MADE TO SUPPORT WORLD DEMOCRACY THROUGH THE WWI ALLIANCE OF THE UNITED STATES, FRANCE, AND BRITAIN: Noted American flag collector, Boleslaw Mastai, re...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century 48 Star Ships Framed Flag
Early 20th Century 48 Star Ships Framed Flag

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 painted frame. This is in great condition with a minor, minor moth hole in the lower ri...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Political and Patriotic M...

Materials

Wool

Monumental 48 Star Ships Flag in Custom Frame
Monumental 48 Star Ships Flag in Custom Frame

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 custom distressed blue frame. The condition is very good with minor moth bites in som...

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Wool

48 Star Flag - Crocheted WWI-WWII Era
48 Star Flag - Crocheted WWI-WWII Era

48 Star Flag - Crocheted WWI-WWII Era

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS, CROCHETED, A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE, WWI - WWII ERA: Beginning around the turn of the century, it became popular to make American flags from various forms of needlework, pri...

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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Crocheted American Flag, With Beautiful Striking Colors, ca 1941-1945
48 Star Crocheted American Flag, With Beautiful Striking Colors, ca 1941-1945

48 Star Crocheted American Flag, With Beautiful Striking Colors, ca 1941-1945

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS ON A CROCHETED AMERICAN FLAG, PROBABLY MADE IN THE PATRIOTISM OF WWII (U.S.

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Vintage 1940s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Star American Parade Flag with a Rare Gettysburg Two Color Overprint
48 Star American Parade Flag with a Rare Gettysburg Two Color Overprint

48 Star American Parade Flag with a Rare Gettysburg Two Color Overprint

Located in York County, PA

48 star American parade flag with a rare, two-color overprint, made to Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg  48 Star American Parade flag, printed on an oi...

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Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Early and Rare Hand Crochet 48 Star Framed Flag
Early and Rare Hand Crochet 48 Star Framed Flag

Early and Rare Hand Crochet 48 Star Framed Flag

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a most unusual hand crochet 48 star framed flag in a custom-made frame. The condition is very good.

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Vintage 1930s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...

Materials

Wool

48 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Cornflower Blue Canton, ca 1896-1918
48 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Cornflower Blue Canton, ca 1896-1918

48 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Cornflower Blue Canton, ca 1896-1918

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS IN STAGGERED ROWS ON A PARADE FLAG WITH A BRILLIANT, CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON, 1896-1918 48 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse cotton, with an attractive, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Upholstered 48 Star Flag Ottoman with Painted Turned Feet
Upholstered 48 Star Flag Ottoman with Painted Turned Feet

Upholstered 48 Star Flag Ottoman with Painted Turned Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful and patriotic large ottoman upholstered in a 48 star embroidered wool flag. The spool feet are hand-turned and painted in a distressed cream paint. The condition is very go...

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

48 Star American Parade Flag with Dancing Rows of Canted Stars, ca 1912-1918
48 Star American Parade Flag with Dancing Rows of Canted Stars, ca 1912-1918

48 Star American Parade Flag with Dancing Rows of Canted Stars, ca 1912-1918

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS IN DANCING ROWS, A RARE VARIETY OF ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG IN A LARGE SCALE, 1912-1918 OR PERHAPS EARLIER, ARIZONA & NEW MEXICO STATEHOOD: In 1912, President Taft pass...

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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE
48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE

48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE

Located in York County, PA

TROOPS INTO EPINAL IN 1944, FOLLOWING LIBERATION: Hand-made, 48 star American national flag with wonderful folk qualities, a rare feature, and intriguing verbal history.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

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H 42.25 in W 26.5 in D 2 in

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

Located in York County, PA

48 star, U.S. Navy small boat ensign, made at Mare Island, California during WWII, signed and dated 1944, in the smallest scale employed at the time.  48 star American national fl...

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple
48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple

48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple

Located in York County, PA

Whipple wrote a book on the American flag in 1904, which prompted his interest in designing the first official star pattern.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Flag, Staggered Rows On A Royal Blue Canton
48 Star Flag, Staggered Rows On A Royal Blue Canton

48 Star Flag, Staggered Rows On A Royal Blue Canton

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS IN STAGGERED ROWS ON A ROYAL BLUE CANTON, AN UNOFFICIAL CONFIGURATION FOR THIS STAR COUNT, 1912-1918: 48 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse glazed cott...

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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48-Star Parade Flag in Large-Scale Dancing Row Pattern
48-Star Parade Flag in Large-Scale Dancing Row Pattern

48-Star Parade Flag in Large-Scale Dancing Row Pattern

Located in York County, PA

While dissimilar to the fabric and printing employed in the production of most 45 star parade flags, this 48 star flag is quite similar to some 46 star varieties.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era
48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era

48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR, BROUGHT HOME BY U.S.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Statue of Liberty Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Statue of Liberty Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century

Statue of Liberty Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

On either side of the statue are large, waving 48-star American flags. At top center, a bald eagle carrying the American shield flies above a rising sun on the water and below an unf...

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paper

29 Star Antique Flag, Double-Wreath Style Medallion, Iowa Statehood, ca 1846-'48
29 Star Antique Flag, Double-Wreath Style Medallion, Iowa Statehood, ca 1846-'48

29 Star Antique Flag, Double-Wreath Style Medallion, Iowa Statehood, ca 1846-'48

Located in York County, PA

29 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A DOUBLE-WREATH STYLE MEDALLION CONFIGURATION, MEXICAN WAR ERA, 1846-48; REFLECTS THE ADDITION OF IOWA AS THE 29TH STATE 29 star American nation...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Unusual WWI Period Antique American Window Flag with 48 Stars, Silver Fringe
Unusual WWI Period Antique American Window Flag with 48 Stars, Silver Fringe

Unusual WWI Period Antique American Window Flag with 48 Stars, Silver Fringe

Located in York County, PA

UNUSUAL WWI PERIOD WINDOW BANNER WITH 48 STARS ON A CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON AND SILVER BULLION FRINGE, 1917-18: 48 star American parade flag window banner, made during WWI (U.S. in...

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Parade Flag in a Staggered Row Pattern, on a Cornflower Blue Canton
48 Star Parade Flag in a Staggered Row Pattern, on a Cornflower Blue Canton

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 American national parade flag, printed on coarse cotton, with an attractive, cornflowe...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California

Located in York County, PA

48 star, U.S. Navy small boat ensign, made at Mare Island, California during WWII, signed and dated 1944: 48 star American national flag, made during World War II (U.S. involveme...

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California
WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California

WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED MARCH, 1941: 48 star American national flag, made during World War II and signe...

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

WWII 48 Star US Navy Flag & Pennant from 1st Ship to Anchor in Japanese Waters
WWII 48 Star US Navy Flag & Pennant from 1st Ship to Anchor in Japanese Waters

WWII 48 Star US Navy Flag & Pennant from 1st Ship to Anchor in Japanese Waters

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR, BROUGHT HOME BY U.S.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Stars, A Civil War Veterans Flag
48 Stars, A Civil War Veterans Flag

48 Stars, A Civil War Veterans Flag

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS, A CIVIL WAR VETERANS FLAG, MADE FOR THE 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, WITH A RELATIONSHIP TO THE STORY OF GINNIE WADE: 48 star American parade flag, p...

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Teddy Roosevelt Multi-Media Collage of Memorabilia

Teddy Roosevelt Multi-Media Collage of Memorabilia

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The tambourine is hand-painted with a waving 48-star American flag. Along the outer rim of the drumhead is the inscription "Vote For Teddy Roosevelt".

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Vintage 1910s Historical Memorabilia

48 Stars, An Elongated Homemade Flag With Crude Folk Features
48 Stars, An Elongated Homemade Flag With Crude Folk Features

48 Stars, An Elongated Homemade Flag With Crude Folk Features

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS, AN ELONGATED HOMEMADE FLAG WITH CRUDE FOLK FEATURES, FOUND IN BRITAIN, LIKELY MADE IN FRANCE OR BELGIUM, FLOWING LIBERATION FROM THE GERMANS DURING WWII (1941-45): This ...

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Vintage 1940s British Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Dated July 1942
48 Star, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Dated July 1942

48 Star, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Dated July 1942

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA [HEADQUARTERS OF THE PACIFIC FLEET] DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED JULY 1942, WITH EXTENSIVE WEAR FROM OBVIOUS US...

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Antique 1840s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 STARS IN THE WHIPPLE PATTERN ( STAR OF DAVID IN A WREATH )
48 STARS IN THE WHIPPLE PATTERN ( STAR OF DAVID IN A WREATH )

48 STARS IN THE WHIPPLE PATTERN ( STAR OF DAVID IN A WREATH )

Located in York County, PA

48 STARS IN THE WHIPPLE PATTERN, 1909-1912, A RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRED EXAMPLE: 48 star American parade flag, printed on cotton.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California

Located in York County, PA

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California during WWII, Signed and dated 1944, in the smallest scale employed at the time: 48 star American national fla...

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

WWII Blood Chit and Flying Tigers Autographed Collage
WWII Blood Chit and Flying Tigers Autographed Collage

WWII Blood Chit and Flying Tigers Autographed Collage

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Printed on silk, the WWII blood chit has a 48-star American flag at top. Below the flag are detailed instructions for locals to protect and assist downed Allied pilots and aircrew ag...

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Vintage 1940s Aviation Objects

Materials

Silk, Paper

48-Star U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California WWII, 1943
48-Star U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California WWII, 1943

48-Star U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California WWII, 1943

By U.S. Government

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN WITH AN ATTRACTIVE, ELONGATED FORMAT, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED JULY, 1943: 48 star American national flag...

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Vintage 1940s American Other Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

48 Stars Configured Into The Letters "USA"
48 Stars Configured Into The Letters "USA"

48 Stars Configured Into The Letters "USA"

Located in York County, PA

HARTMAN, ONE OF ONLY THREE KNOWN SURVIVING EXAMPLES AND ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING DESIGNS KNOWN TO EXIST IN EARLY FLAGS: 48 star American National flag; one of only three known ...

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American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Stars Configured into the Letters "U.S.A", Copyrighted in 1916 by C.A Hartman
48 Stars Configured into the Letters "U.S.A", Copyrighted in 1916 by C.A Hartman

48 Stars Configured into the Letters "U.S.A", Copyrighted in 1916 by C.A Hartman

Located in York County, PA

HARTMAN, ONE OF ONLY FOUR KNOWN SURVIVING EXAMPLES AND ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING DESIGNS KNOWN TO EXIST IN EARLY FLAGS: 48 star American national flag; one of only four known exa...

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Vintage Framed 48 Star American Flag
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Vintage Framed 48 Star American Flag

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48 Star American Flag For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 48 star American flag you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 48 star American flag — often made from fabric, cotton and wool — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 48 star American flag — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 48 star American flag, designed in the Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. American Flag & Banner Co. and Hortie-Van Manufacturing Co. each produced at least one beautiful 48 star American flag that is worth considering.

How Much is a 48 Star American Flag?

Prices for a 48 star American flag start at $150 and top out at $3,000 with the average selling for $1,793.

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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.

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