36 STAR AMERICAN FLAG ON ORIGINAL POLE WITH EAGLE HEAD FINIAL HAND MADE FOR THE GRAND REVIEW MAY 1865 WASHINGTON DC.

This flag is totally handmade of wool bunting with 36 hand sewn double applique 3″ cotton stars. Flag measures 39″ on hoist and 66″ on fly. The 1-1/2″ linen hoist has 6 small hand whipped eyelets which are sewn to corresponding eyelets on pole. Written in shadowed ink on hoist reads “GRAND REVIEW MAY 24 1865.” Accompanying this lot is the reader board displayed with this flag in the Greene Museum which shows a similar sized flag and flagstaff carried by a Maine unit in copy of a contemporary wood cut. This measures 26″ x 36.” SIZE: Poll overall 7-1/2′ otherwise listed above. PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Flag has some repairs for continued use especially at corners attaching hoist. There are numerous small holes in the wool bunting, scattered stains, soiling and mildew spots. Colors are still good, blue is bright though red has lost some of its color. Staff is sound and solid and eagle finial appears very good retaining some original gilt. 9-28009 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1414

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
	1414	$9,480.00	36 STAR AMERICAN FLAG ON ORIGINAL POLE WITH EAGLE HEAD FINIAL HAND MADE FOR THE GRAND REVIEW MAY 1865 WASHINGTON DC. This flag is totally handmade of wool bunting with 36 hand sewn double applique 3″ cotton stars. Flag measures 39″ on hoist and 66″ on fly. The 1-1/2″ linen hoist has 6 small hand whipped eyelets which are sewn to corresponding eyelets on pole. Written in shadowed ink on hoist reads “GRAND REVIEW MAY 24 1865.” Accompanying this lot is the reader board displayed with this flag in the Greene Museum which shows a similar sized flag and flagstaff carried by a Maine unit in copy of a contemporary wood cut. This measures 26″ x 36.” SIZE: Poll overall 7-1/2′ otherwise listed above. PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Flag has some repairs for continued use especially at corners attaching hoist. There are numerous small holes in the wool bunting, scattered stains, soiling and mildew spots. Colors are still good, blue is bright though red has lost some of its color. Staff is sound and solid and eagle finial appears very good retaining some original gilt. 9-28009 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1414 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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36 STAR AMERICAN FLAG ON ORIGINAL POLE WITH EAGLE HEAD FINIAL HAND MADE FOR THE GRAND REVIEW MAY 1865 WASHINGTON DC.