20 STAR AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING MISSISSIPPI.

Flag measures 40″ on hoist, 72″ on fly. 20 3-1/2″ hand sewn, double applique cotton stars are attached to single ply blue wool bunting canton in four rows of five. Red and white stripes are also single ply bunting, which are machine sewn. A 3″ folded over linen hoist contains a rope for attachment. Hoist is hand sewn to flag. 20 star American flags commemorate the addition of Mississippi as the 20th state in 1818. 20 star flags were only official for two years with the addition of Illinois as a state in 1819. This flag, however, does not date this early, but is later 19th Century as construction and materials are much more typical of the Civil War era and other odd configurations of stars are known on boat flags as this flag most likely was used, considering it’s rope hoist. Regardless, this is a fine 19th Century 20 star flag that is a great size for display and is a rare configuration. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blue color is bright. Red is somewhat faded. There are scattered areas of staining and small holes and contemporary repairs for continued use There is fraying on the fly end. There are several small holes, the largest being about an inch but they do not affect aesthetics. The canton was originally made from two hand sewn panels which most of the stitching has come loose. There is a more modern attempt to repair, though still separated for about 1/4 of its length. However, this could easily be re-sewn. 49938-1 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2038

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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
	2038	$2,133.00	20 STAR AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING MISSISSIPPI. Flag measures 40″ on hoist, 72″ on fly. 20 3-1/2″ hand sewn, double applique cotton stars are attached to single ply blue wool bunting canton in four rows of five. Red and white stripes are also single ply bunting, which are machine sewn. A 3″ folded over linen hoist contains a rope for attachment. Hoist is hand sewn to flag. 20 star American flags commemorate the addition of Mississippi as the 20th state in 1818. 20 star flags were only official for two years with the addition of Illinois as a state in 1819. This flag, however, does not date this early, but is later 19th Century as construction and materials are much more typical of the Civil War era and other odd configurations of stars are known on boat flags as this flag most likely was used, considering it’s rope hoist. Regardless, this is a fine 19th Century 20 star flag that is a great size for display and is a rare configuration. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blue color is bright. Red is somewhat faded. There are scattered areas of staining and small holes and contemporary repairs for continued use There is fraying on the fly end. There are several small holes, the largest being about an inch but they do not affect aesthetics. The canton was originally made from two hand sewn panels which most of the stitching has come loose. There is a more modern attempt to repair, though still separated for about 1/4 of its length. However, this could easily be re-sewn. 49938-1 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2038 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 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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20 STAR AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING MISSISSIPPI.