FABULOUS SILK EMBROIDERED UNION PRESENTATION COMPANY FLAG.

FABULOUS SILK EMBROIDERED UNION PRESENTATION COMPANY FLAG. You are bidding on one of the finest pieces of American silk embroidery I have ever seen associated with an American flag ever come to auction. This two-sided flag measures 81″ x 64″ including the 3″ gold fringe. This flag is constructed on a central piece of cotton core where actually two facings, an obverse and reverse, are applied. This reinforcing center has kept this flag in very fine condition, as can be seen in photos. The obverse of flag, as can be seen in photo, reads “Presented to the Young Men’s Guard by Their Lady Friends September 26th, 1864”. The central device, that measures about 3′ tall x 4′ wide, exhibits a wonderful rendition of American eagle holding in its mouth a laurel wreath and in its talons a draped American flag of the great star pattern containing 34 stars. As can be seen in photo, many colors of bright silk thread were used. It is hard to believe a single seamstress made this flag, but it is signed in right bottom corner, in silk embroidery, “F. Klein”. The reverse of flag is American flag with canton exhibiting old English initials “YMG” and “Geyrundet October 22nd, 1858. We cannot find a Young Men’s Guard founded October 22, 1858 but I am sure further research will find this unit. Fine silk embroidery has been seen on other flags, typically mid-western units where lots of German troops were raised and with some New York City embroidered flags. But we have never seen or found a better more profuse embroidered example. You are bidding on a fabulous piece of American folkart in very fine condition. CONDITION: Silk exhibits fine bold colors throughout but as can be seen in photos there are several areas of tearing and damage to embroidery, the most noticeable is a 3″ or 4” area in lower middle obverse at tip of draped flag and letter “B” in presentation. The reverse of flag, with red and white stripes, has numerous scattered chips, tears and reductions, as can be seen in photos. 4-33425 JS53 (25,000-45,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2475	$21,850.00	FABULOUS SILK EMBROIDERED UNION PRESENTATION COMPANY FLAG. You are bidding on one of the finest pieces of American silk embroidery I have ever seen associated with an American flag ever come to auction. This two-sided flag measures 81″ x 64″ including the 3″ gold fringe. This flag is constructed on a central piece of cotton core where actually two facings, an obverse and reverse, are applied. This reinforcing center has kept this flag in very fine condition, as can be seen in photos. The obverse of flag, as can be seen in photo, reads “Presented to the Young Men’s Guard by Their Lady Friends September 26th, 1864”. The central device, that measures about 3′ tall x 4′ wide, exhibits a wonderful rendition of American eagle holding in its mouth a laurel wreath and in its talons a draped American flag of the great star pattern containing 34 stars. As can be seen in photo, many colors of bright silk thread were used. It is hard to believe a single seamstress made this flag, but it is signed in right bottom corner, in silk embroidery, “F. Klein”. The reverse of flag is American flag with canton exhibiting old English initials “YMG” and “Geyrundet October 22nd, 1858. We cannot find a Young Men’s Guard founded October 22, 1858 but I am sure further research will find this unit. Fine silk embroidery has been seen on other flags, typically mid-western units where lots of German troops were raised and with some New York City embroidered flags. But we have never seen or found a better more profuse embroidered example. You are bidding on a fabulous piece of American folkart in very fine condition. CONDITION: Silk exhibits fine bold colors throughout but as can be seen in photos there are several areas of tearing and damage to embroidery, the most noticeable is a 3″ or 4” area in lower middle obverse at tip of draped flag and letter “B” in presentation. The reverse of flag, with red and white stripes, has numerous scattered chips, tears and reductions, as can be seen in photos. 4-33425 JS53 (25,000-45,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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