AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
PAIR OF FRAMED 38 STAR AMERICAN FLAGS. 1) printed and patented originally 5-1/2' long flag trimmed to 43" on fly; hoist is stenciled "PATENTED APRIL 26, 1870 AND MAY 24, 1876 5-1/2 FT" Flag is framed in custom 50" x 40" frame. 2) hand sewn canton from larger flag exhibiting 38 4"-6" scattered union of stars in a custom 41"x 43" frame. 38 stars were official in 1877 with the admission of Colorado as the 38th state (August 1, 1876). It is noted, however, as by this May 1876 patent that Colorado acceptance was anticipated and most likely this hand sewn array of stars was also made for a Centennial celebration. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Both very good as framed. 1) some reductions in staining on printed flag. 2) hand sew flag shows light soiling and staining. 49055-114 (1,200-1,800) JS0