25 STAR AMERICAN FLAG “ARKANSAS”.

25 STAR AMERICAN FLAG “ARKANSAS”. This 28-1/2″ x 44-1/2″ all cotton, hand sewn flag exhibits 25 hand sewn double applique stars in 5 rows of 5. This flag is well crafted with many hand stitches. Edges are all sewn around a small cord. The hoist is about 1″ and sewn around a small rope for attachment. You are bidding on a rare early American flag that was in use for less than one year. Arkansas became the 25th state on June 15th, 1836 under President Andrew Jackson. Michigan became the 26th state in January, 1837. So this rare flag could have only been in use for about 6 months. CONDITION: Overall flag is sound with several scattered small holes as can be seen in photographs. One edge has about a 2″ tear exposing the string on that edge near canton. The red color has faded to a tan/brown. The blue has also faded to more of an aqua blue, as can be seen in photos. There are scattered stains and soiling over most of flag. One contemporary repair in dark thread as can be seen on red stripe below canton. 4-37680 JS21 (4,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2392I	$2,875.00	25 STAR AMERICAN FLAG “ARKANSAS”. This 28-1/2″ x 44-1/2″ all cotton, hand sewn flag exhibits 25 hand sewn double applique stars in 5 rows of 5. This flag is well crafted with many hand stitches. Edges are all sewn around a small cord. The hoist is about 1″ and sewn around a small rope for attachment. You are bidding on a rare early American flag that was in use for less than one year. Arkansas became the 25th state on June 15th, 1836 under President Andrew Jackson. Michigan became the 26th state in January, 1837. So this rare flag could have only been in use for about 6 months. CONDITION: Overall flag is sound with several scattered small holes as can be seen in photographs. One edge has about a 2″ tear exposing the string on that edge near canton. The red color has faded to a tan/brown. The blue has also faded to more of an aqua blue, as can be seen in photos. There are scattered stains and soiling over most of flag. One contemporary repair in dark thread as can be seen on red stripe below canton. 4-37680 JS21 (4,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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