EXTREMELY RARE 32-STAR AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING MINNESOTA, 1858-1859.

Printed muslin. This flag was official for only one year and many people were anticipating Oregon well in advance of it becoming an official state, so few 32-star flags are found. This is an excellent example with hand sewn hoist and hand sewn canton. About 5″ of the fly have been folded and sewn to make the dimensions closer to acceptance in the late 19th century where this flag would originally would have had a 2-1 ratio, which was typical in the late 1850s. SIZE: Flag: 24″ x 41″. Frame: 47″ x 29-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Timothy Gallagher Collection. CONDITION: Very good as archivally framed, scattered insect holes as can be seen in photos. Bottom hand-whipped eyelet is torn, top eyelet still retains its tied cord attachment. Good colors. 51371-7 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2048

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
	2048	$7,260.00	EXTREMELY RARE 32-STAR AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING MINNESOTA, 1858-1859. Printed muslin. This flag was official for only one year and many people were anticipating Oregon well in advance of it becoming an official state, so few 32-star flags are found. This is an excellent example with hand sewn hoist and hand sewn canton. About 5″ of the fly have been folded and sewn to make the dimensions closer to acceptance in the late 19th century where this flag would originally would have had a 2-1 ratio, which was typical in the late 1850s. SIZE: Flag: 24″ x 41″. Frame: 47″ x 29-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Timothy Gallagher Collection. CONDITION: Very good as archivally framed, scattered insect holes as can be seen in photos. Bottom hand-whipped eyelet is torn, top eyelet still retains its tied cord attachment. Good colors. 51371-7 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2048 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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EXTREMELY RARE 32-STAR AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING MINNESOTA, 1858-1859.