RARE SILK FLAG MADE BY GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS.

For a period of over 20 years, beginning in the early 1890s, Betsy Ross’ granddaughter, Ms. Rachel Albright, and her great grand daughter, Sarah M. Wilson, produced souvenir flags in the East Wing of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Their flags were also in the Betsy Ross pattern, and they proclaimed that this was in fact the pattern made by Betsy as the first flag. Their work further solidified the Betsy Ross legacy, and today their few surviving souvenir flags are highly sought after, due in part to their direct lineage and personal history to Betsy Ross and her descendants. Written in brown ink on hoist, “Made by Sarah M. Wilson Great-Granddaughter of Betsy Ross”. Flag was not removed from its original frame and another typed tag states the date of flag’s manufacture as March 20, 1912. This is the first example of one of these Betsy Ross pattern flags we have seen at auction in many years. SIZE: Flag approx 10” w x 5” h. Overall approx 13 w x 11” h. CONDITION: Flag presents nicely with bright red colors, though blue has faded to a blue-grey. Reductions in some silk stripes, staining and soiling as can be seen in photos. 8-76406 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2196

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

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
	2196	$2,962.50	RARE SILK FLAG MADE BY GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS. For a period of over 20 years, beginning in the early 1890s, Betsy Ross’ granddaughter, Ms. Rachel Albright, and her great grand daughter, Sarah M. Wilson, produced souvenir flags in the East Wing of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Their flags were also in the Betsy Ross pattern, and they proclaimed that this was in fact the pattern made by Betsy as the first flag. Their work further solidified the Betsy Ross legacy, and today their few surviving souvenir flags are highly sought after, due in part to their direct lineage and personal history to Betsy Ross and her descendants. Written in brown ink on hoist, “Made by Sarah M. Wilson Great-Granddaughter of Betsy Ross”. Flag was not removed from its original frame and another typed tag states the date of flag’s manufacture as March 20, 1912. This is the first example of one of these Betsy Ross pattern flags we have seen at auction in many years. SIZE: Flag approx 10” w x 5” h. Overall approx 13 w x 11” h. CONDITION: Flag presents nicely with bright red colors, though blue has faded to a blue-grey. Reductions in some silk stripes, staining and soiling as can be seen in photos. 8-76406 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2196 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 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 SILK FLAG MADE BY GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER OF BETSY ROSS.