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U.S. Flag: 48-Star Whipple-Pattern "Peace" Flag.... (Total: 2 )
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U.S. Flag: 48-Star Whipple-Pattern "Peace" Flag. 24" x 14 3/4" silk flag with the "Whipple" pattern canton, designed by Wayne Whipple (1856-1942). Whipple was an author of popular juvenile books and other works on American history. In 1910 he conceived what he called the "History Flag", a 46-star United States flag with the stars arranged in unique pattern. The initial design featured a large six-pointed star composed of 13 small stars arranged in a 1/4/3/4/1 pattern representing the 13 original colonies. Surrounding this center star was a single oval ring of 25 stars, for a new total of 38 stars, representing the states at the time of the United States Centennial celebration in 1876. In each of the four corners were two accent stars representing the remaining states, for a total of 46, the proper star count at the time of manufacture. To update the flag to 48 stars he added stars and placed them around the inner single ring. Included is a 16 5/8" x 10 7/8" 48-star cotton flag.Condition: Both flags have minor toning, scattered stains, and creasing. Whipple example has a few small areas of fraying or loss, and pencil notation at center. Cotton example has three small holes along hoist edge, and a couple areas of loose threading. Minor distortion to fabric.
Auction Info
2026 April 24 - 25 Americana & Political Signature® Auction #6327 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2026
24th-25th
Friday-Saturday
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