Muslin Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique American 45 star flag, circa 1896, a printed muslin flag with a "Dancing Star" pattern arranged in an 8 - 7 ---8 - 7 -8 - 7 format. This was an of...

This is a rare 29-star medallion American flag, celebrating the addition of Iowa to the Union. The flag is printed on glazed muslin, and has a spectacularly unique star pattern. A do...

This 45-star United States flag celebrates the statehood of Utah. 45-star flags served as the official American flag from 1896-1908. The flag is printed on muslin and was flown as a ...

This vintage celebratory banner reads, “GOD SAVE THE KING” in bold white and split red and blue letters, set against a red, white, and blue striped f...

Presented is a flag waver from 1908 with 46 stars. This small flag waver, commonly printed to wave in parades, celebrates Oklahoma statehood. Oklahoma was admitted into the Union in ...

Presented is a 42-star parade flag printed circa 1889. It features a whimsical, dancing star pattern against a dark blue canton. The stars are arranged in six rows with seven stars e...

Presented is a 40-star "unofficial" printed flag. This parade flag celebrates South Dakota statehood, which was granted along with North Dakota on November 2, 1889. In addition to No...

This is an exceptional 38-star printed American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado joined the Union as the 38th state. A wonderful celebration of the nation's early his...

This 36-star flag has stars arranged in a gorgeous and highly desirable medallion pattern. This particular medallion includes a large haloed star in the middle, two rings of stars su...

Offered is a unique 13-star flag waver dating to the centennial year, 1876. The flag features a unique, printed star pattern. A large center star is surrounded by one encircling medallion of stars with four outlying stars at each corner. The flag's design is completed with 13 alternating red and white stripes. The original waver is presented on a wooden dowel and would have been used in parades or other events celebrating the centennial. The original use of the thirteen-star flag dates to June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress adopted a resolution creating the first official flag. The resolution stated, “Resolved, that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation.” Thirteen-star flags were official from 1777-1795, but are still used even today to celebrate significant historical markers. Small US Navy boats used thirteen stars as their ensign from 1795 until 1916. Thirteen-star flags were also flown at the time of George Washington’s death in 1799, in honor of General...

This is a striking original 38-star United States flag. A wonderful celebration of our nation's early history, this flag is an authentic antique, dating circa 1877-1890. In lead u...

Originally used by Parisian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest French fashions, these vintage dressmaker mannequins...