CIVIL WAR EAGLE FLAG.

CIVIL WAR EAGLE FLAG. This flag consists of 13 stripes and is 84″ tall with a 42″ tall painted eagle “canton” (and about 100″ on fly). The hand painted canton is a piece of American folkart is 42″ high x 48″. Canton is painted on both sides with nearly identical motifs of 13 stars over a ribbon with “E Pluribus Unum” with eagle with shield and letters “US”. Flag is painted on a fine polished cotton or linen material, typical of that used for clothing lining during the Civil War era. The flag, with exception of the painted eagle, is in overall good condition with tears, holes and minor paint chipping and reduction. The body of the eagle itself has the most deterioration with numerous small and large cracks and tears, with a few chips missing. This flag could however be conserved and would make a wonderful display as the canton has been unstitched from the rest of the flag for conservation. The wool bunting stripes of the flag are overall very good and sound though there is scattered moth damage and old repairs from flying. The 1-1/4″ heavy canvas hoist exhibits whipped eyelets on either end. CONDITION: Colors are very good, as can be seen by photography. Other conditions described above. 4-35228 JS23 (4,000-8,000)

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
	2476	$9,775.00	CIVIL WAR EAGLE FLAG. This flag consists of 13 stripes and is 84″ tall with a 42″ tall painted eagle “canton” (and about 100″ on fly). The hand painted canton is a piece of American folkart is 42″ high x 48″. Canton is painted on both sides with nearly identical motifs of 13 stars over a ribbon with “E Pluribus Unum” with eagle with shield and letters “US”. Flag is painted on a fine polished cotton or linen material, typical of that used for clothing lining during the Civil War era. The flag, with exception of the painted eagle, is in overall good condition with tears, holes and minor paint chipping and reduction. The body of the eagle itself has the most deterioration with numerous small and large cracks and tears, with a few chips missing. This flag could however be conserved and would make a wonderful display as the canton has been unstitched from the rest of the flag for conservation. The wool bunting stripes of the flag are overall very good and sound though there is scattered moth damage and old repairs from flying. The 1-1/4″ heavy canvas hoist exhibits whipped eyelets on either end. CONDITION: Colors are very good, as can be seen by photography. Other conditions described above. 4-35228 JS23 (4,000-8,000) 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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