AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
26 STAR AMERICAN FLAG THOUGHT TO HAVE FLOWN OVER THE AMERICAN CONSULATE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND.Flag measures 14' 7" x 9'. Bunting with painted white 6-1/2"stars. Flag is totally hand sewn with a 2" cord-edged hoist made of linen with 3 large hand-whipped eyelets. The canton rests on red stripe which by tradition often denotes America being at war. The 26th star represents Michigan which was admitted as the 26th state on July 4, 1837. This flag was official until 1845, the year before the start of the Mexican War. There is a recent tag attached which states flag belongs to "James R. Arrott and flew over the American Consul in Dublin". A quick internet search does find James Arrott as listed by the US Congressional record as a consul in Dublin in the 1850's. No markings were seen on flag. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Overall good with excellent color, numerous reductions from insect damage that doesn't affect aesthetics, hoist is 90% intact with numerous reductions, tears and openings. Flag will display well for anyone who has the space. There is a 1/2" strip of Velcro sewn to edge where originally displayed. 49055-112 JS (1,500-2,500)