2051

$5,142.50

LARGE HALOED STAR, DOUBLE WREATH CIVIL WAR 34-STAR AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING KANSAS, 1861-1863.

This is a very rare large parade flag that would have been in use near the beginning of the Civil War. Nail holes can still be seen from where it was attached. This fine flag has great aesthetics and was used. Printed on linen, canton has 2-1/4″ haloed star with thirty-three 7/8″ stars surrounding in two circular wreaths and stars in quadrant. This popular pattern is occasionally found among Civil War soldiers’ effects. SIZE: Flag: 16″ x 10″. Frame: 21-1/2″ x 15-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Timothy Gallagher Collection. CONDITION: Flag is complete with fraying along edges, with soiling and staining, especially at fly end. Red has changed to a very pleasant red-orange. 51371-8 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2051

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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