CIVIL WAR ERA 13 STAR FLAG BELONGING TO “BOSS TWEED”.

CIVIL WAR ERA 13 STAR FLAG BELONGING TO “BOSS TWEED”. This 13 star bunting flag measures 36″ x 58″ and has Boss Tweed’s, “Wm. M. Tweed” name stenciled or written six times on the 1-3/4″ folded over canvas hoist. Hoist contains two brass grommets of type found on Civil War contract flags. 2-3/4″ hand sewn double applique stars are arranged in three rows 5, 3, 5. This flag was recently sold in a Northern estate and we do not know why “Boss” Tweed had this flag and the other flag offered in this sale and we don’t know the association with the other name on hoist “D.N. Jackson”. William M. “Boss” Tweed is well known in American history for Tammany Hall and his power and corruption in New York started in the late 1850’s to 1870’s. More research may provide a reason for Tweed having this flag. Tweed ran for Sheriff in 1861 and was defeated but then became Chairman to be the head of Tammany’s General Committee in 1863. During these early years of the Civil War possibly Tweed had reason to display this patriotic flag. Regardless of history of this flag, it is a fine example of a Civil War 13 star flag with a scarce desirable size being less than 5′ on fly and in fine condition. CONDITION: Flag overall is in very good to fine condition with excellent colors. Scattered areas of staining and small holes. Names on hoist are easily read, as can be seen in photos. 4-46548 JS64 (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2098	$3,450.00	CIVIL WAR ERA 13 STAR FLAG BELONGING TO “BOSS TWEED”. This 13 star bunting flag measures 36″ x 58″ and has Boss Tweed’s, “Wm. M. Tweed” name stenciled or written six times on the 1-3/4″ folded over canvas hoist. Hoist contains two brass grommets of type found on Civil War contract flags. 2-3/4″ hand sewn double applique stars are arranged in three rows 5, 3, 5. This flag was recently sold in a Northern estate and we do not know why “Boss” Tweed had this flag and the other flag offered in this sale and we don’t know the association with the other name on hoist “D.N. Jackson”. William M. “Boss” Tweed is well known in American history for Tammany Hall and his power and corruption in New York started in the late 1850’s to 1870’s. More research may provide a reason for Tweed having this flag. Tweed ran for Sheriff in 1861 and was defeated but then became Chairman to be the head of Tammany’s General Committee in 1863. During these early years of the Civil War possibly Tweed had reason to display this patriotic flag. Regardless of history of this flag, it is a fine example of a Civil War 13 star flag with a scarce desirable size being less than 5′ on fly and in fine condition. CONDITION: Flag overall is in very good to fine condition with excellent colors. Scattered areas of staining and small holes. Names on hoist are easily read, as can be seen in photos. 4-46548 JS64 (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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