AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
30 STAR NAVAL ENSIGN. 72" x 50" and 85" x 64" conservation frame. 30 star ensign was official 1848 with the admission of Wisconsin on May 29th til the admission of California in 1851. Flag exhibits 8" sewn through bunting stars on a blue bunting field with a 1-3/4" linen sleeve for rope hoist. Flag is entirely hand sewn and would have been used on large naval vessels of its day. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall as framed. Good color, numerous holes in field as can be seen in photos, however still mounts beautifully. 49055-111 (1,500-2,500) JS0
