AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
FINE EARLY HOMEMADE CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG. This flag was made with a spattered array of stars, measuring between 5" and 4" being “cut through”. Stars are sewn on one side of canton and the blue material is cut out in shape of a star and tucked under and sewn showing smaller stars on opposite side. It took a very skilled seamstress to preserve cloth and weight to make a flag like this. The blue canton appears to be lightweight, single-ply cotton warp with wool weave. Red and white, either cotton or linen, stripes being totally hand sewn with a large 2-1/2" sleeve for cord. This flag with central largest star probably commemorated the entry of Kansas as the 34th state on January 29, 1861 though the star did not become official until July 4th. There are many noted early homespun examples such as this. This flag presents beautifully, measuring about 5-1/2' on hoist and 7-1/2' on fly. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Several small tears and holes, and a few contemporary repairs. Minor staining and soiling, some fraying, especially on corners. This is a truly beautiful and appealing example of an early Civil War 34 star flag that would display regally. 49055-107 (3,000-5,000) JS0