RARE GROVER CLEVELAND PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FLAG OF 1884 USING CIVIL WAR 35-STAR FLAG.

All cotton mix of hand and machine stitch, 35 double applique stars with 1″ hoist. Hung vertically, flag exhibits 9″ cotton panel with cutout letters with dark brown background; one side reading “CLEVELAND” the other side reading “CLEVELAND.HENDRICKS”. Of course, Grover Cleveland and Thomas Hendricks won the election and were heavily supported by Civil War veterans. Possibly one such veteran took his Civil War 35-star flag and added the campaign names to his flag as the official flag for 1884 would not have been 35-stars which came in at 1863, but would have been a 38-star flag. Regardless of history, this is a pleasing and well preserved piece of American history. SIZE: 62″ x 48″. CONDITION: Very good overall with soiling and staining. Lettering, which is made from cutout white cloth above brown polished cotton, has folded and is clumped in some areas, but could easily be tacked back into place, clearly showing all of the characters as none appear missing. 51115-1 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2053

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2053	$3,025.00	RARE GROVER CLEVELAND PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FLAG OF 1884 USING CIVIL WAR 35-STAR FLAG. All cotton mix of hand and machine stitch, 35 double applique stars with 1″ hoist. Hung vertically, flag exhibits 9″ cotton panel with cutout letters with dark brown background; one side reading “CLEVELAND” the other side reading “CLEVELAND.HENDRICKS”. Of course, Grover Cleveland and Thomas Hendricks won the election and were heavily supported by Civil War veterans. Possibly one such veteran took his Civil War 35-star flag and added the campaign names to his flag as the official flag for 1884 would not have been 35-stars which came in at 1863, but would have been a 38-star flag. Regardless of history, this is a pleasing and well preserved piece of American history. SIZE: 62″ x 48″. CONDITION: Very good overall with soiling and staining. Lettering, which is made from cutout white cloth above brown polished cotton, has folded and is clumped in some areas, but could easily be tacked back into place, clearly showing all of the characters as none appear missing. 51115-1 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2053 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE GROVER CLEVELAND PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FLAG OF 1884 USING CIVIL WAR 35-STAR FLAG.