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25 Star U.S. Flag, Scatter Pattern with Large Center Star, 1836 - 1837....
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25 Star U.S. Flag, Scatter Pattern with Large Center Star, 1836 - 1837. This 22" X 27" professionally made, civilian, 25-star, wool, United States flag is something of a mystery, and its actual use has been lost to the mists of time. The star count dates this flag to 1836, when one star was added to the U.S. Flag to represent the new state to the Union: Arkansas, bringing the total number of stars to 25. There are thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies that created the Union and standard on US flags since 1818.The flag Constructed of high-quality wool bunting and multi-ply threads with twenty-five (25) double-applied, white cotton five-pointed stars. The large center star is 2", the smaller stars 1". The points of the stars are randomly arranged which is typical of flags from the early to mid-19th century. There are three sets of cotton ties attached to the leading edge.
Bunting generally indicated importation from Britain. Done in the 1830s in small quantities, they were then sold at a premium. The flag is substantially made, betraying a skill level beyond that of a home or vernacular maker. Such a professional doubtless would have had access to a variety of textile suppliers. Sadly, there are all too many flags like this: well-constructed, obviously utilized, and preserved by someone for posterity but their exact history remains unknown.
An extremely rare and significant early American flag, with a delightful star pattern.
Item is Framed.
Condition: thread bare. From the Zaricor Flag Collection.
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Auction Info
2023 November 13 - 14 Americana & Political Signature Auction Signature® Auction #6276 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2023
13th-14th
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