31 STAR AMERICAN FLAG WITH POSSIBLE KANSAS AFFILIATION.

31 STAR AMERICAN FLAG WITH POSSIBLE KANSAS AFFILIATION. You are bidding on a large 10′ x 5′ flag with 31 stars and a letter “K” in place of where the 32nd star should be. Though Kansas became a state just before the Civil War to make it the 34th star, there were lots of people and politicians trying to get Kansas statehood earlier. Minnesota became the 32nd state and star in 1858, Kansas followed Oregon in 1861, however we believe the “K” probably stands for Kansas and this flag probably dates in that time frame 1852-1858, when whoever made this flag was hoping Kansas would be state number 32. This well made home-made flag that is all hand sewn is made from single ply wool bunting for the stripes and canton. The stars and the letter “K” are made from cotton. The heavy canvas 1-1/2″ hoist has 5 small japanned brass eyelets. Each of these eyelets has a 3/4″ soldered brass ring. Each end of the hoist has a hand-whipped sewn eyelet. This well used flag still exhibits beautiful colors and if you have a wall big enough it would display nicely. SIZE: 10’w X 5’h CONDITION: Overall flag is in good condition with numerous small and medium sized holes as can be seen in photographs. There is much fraying and wear at fly end which is typical of use. Hoist has a 1-1/2″ piece missing. Flag overall is soiled and stained. 4-39680 JS12 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2377A	$2,070.00	31 STAR AMERICAN FLAG WITH POSSIBLE KANSAS AFFILIATION. You are bidding on a large 10′ x 5′ flag with 31 stars and a letter “K” in place of where the 32nd star should be. Though Kansas became a state just before the Civil War to make it the 34th star, there were lots of people and politicians trying to get Kansas statehood earlier. Minnesota became the 32nd state and star in 1858, Kansas followed Oregon in 1861, however we believe the “K” probably stands for Kansas and this flag probably dates in that time frame 1852-1858, when whoever made this flag was hoping Kansas would be state number 32. This well made home-made flag that is all hand sewn is made from single ply wool bunting for the stripes and canton. The stars and the letter “K” are made from cotton. The heavy canvas 1-1/2″ hoist has 5 small japanned brass eyelets. Each of these eyelets has a 3/4″ soldered brass ring. Each end of the hoist has a hand-whipped sewn eyelet. This well used flag still exhibits beautiful colors and if you have a wall big enough it would display nicely. SIZE: 10’w X 5’h CONDITION: Overall flag is in good condition with numerous small and medium sized holes as can be seen in photographs. There is much fraying and wear at fly end which is typical of use. Hoist has a 1-1/2″ piece missing. Flag overall is soiled and stained. 4-39680 JS12 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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