2037

$6,221.25

FINE AMERICAN 31 STAR FLAG COMMEMORATING CALIFORNIA.

This beautiful flag from a local Maine estate exhibits 31 stars in a “Grand Illuminary” pattern. 5-1/2″ stars are hand sewn and cut through by a knowledgeable and efficient seamstress. Much of the flag is machine sewn by an early lock stitch machine though there is a large mix of handwork in areas of reinforcement connecting blue panels, attachment of hoist, eyelets in addition to the stars. 31 stars commemorates the State of California which became a state in 1851 and this flag was official until July 4, 1858 with the admittance of Minnesota as the 32nd state. SIZE: 12′ 6″ x 8′ 10″. CONDITION: Very good with bright colors, some fraying and small reductions scattered, though mostly on fly. 49930-1 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2037

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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