AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
FINE 38 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG WITH UNUSUAL STAR ARRANGEMENT. This fine framed printed cotton flag measures just over 17" x 11-1/2". Canton consists of 5 central 1-1/2" stars surrounded by a square of 33 7/8" stars in a rarely seen "BOXED" configuration. 38 star flag became official July 4, 1877 for the admission of Colorado and was to be official for 13 years serving under President's Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall with folds, creases, light soiling and thread wear at edges. 49055-105 (1,200-1,800) JS0
