A WONDERFUL AMERICAN CENTENNIAL PERIOD FLAG WITH THE RARE “FORT SUMPTER” STAR PATTERN.

Revised: 2/16/2007

A WONDERFUL AMERICAN CENTENNIAL PERIOD FLAG WITH THE RARE “FORT SUMPTER” STAR PATTERN. A large and colorful flag with 37 stars representing the period of Nebraska’s accession to the Union from July 4, 1867 to July 3, 1877 and spanning the celebration of America’s 100th anniversary. The flag measures 6’ X 10’ and is made of all hand sewn wool bunting with a canvas hoist having three brass grommets. On one end of the upper red stripe is a hand sewn cotton label reading “W. Martin Jones” in period ink. This extremely rare star pattern inside the canton is names after a flag that flew over Fort Sumpter. The white cotton stars are sewn in a pattern that approximates two opposing pyramids with a horizontal line of stars spanning the length of the canton. In addition there are sets of 2 stars, stacked vertically, in each corner of the canton. There are 13 red and white stripes. I have only seen a couple of flags offered on the market in this pattern over the past 20 years and it represents one of the most attractive star patterns. This flag was authorized during The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official world’s fair in the United States, which was held in Philadelphia, PA to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. It was officially names the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures and Products of the Soil and Mine. It was held in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, was designed by Hermann Schwarzmann and about 10 million visitors attended, equivalent to about 20% of the population of the United States at the time. CONDITION: Excellent. Flag is in wonderful condition with only minor repairs here and there and a few tattered edges on the fly. Colors are bright, stitching is strong. 4-30318 CW10 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	440	$1,725.00	Revised: 2/16/2007 A WONDERFUL AMERICAN CENTENNIAL PERIOD FLAG WITH THE RARE “FORT SUMPTER” STAR PATTERN. A large and colorful flag with 37 stars representing the period of Nebraska’s accession to the Union from July 4, 1867 to July 3, 1877 and spanning the celebration of America’s 100th anniversary. The flag measures 6’ X 10’ and is made of all hand sewn wool bunting with a canvas hoist having three brass grommets. On one end of the upper red stripe is a hand sewn cotton label reading “W. Martin Jones” in period ink. This extremely rare star pattern inside the canton is names after a flag that flew over Fort Sumpter. The white cotton stars are sewn in a pattern that approximates two opposing pyramids with a horizontal line of stars spanning the length of the canton. In addition there are sets of 2 stars, stacked vertically, in each corner of the canton. There are 13 red and white stripes. I have only seen a couple of flags offered on the market in this pattern over the past 20 years and it represents one of the most attractive star patterns. This flag was authorized during The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official world’s fair in the United States, which was held in Philadelphia, PA to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. It was officially names the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures and Products of the Soil and Mine. It was held in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, was designed by Hermann Schwarzmann and about 10 million visitors attended, equivalent to about 20% of the population of the United States at the time. CONDITION: Excellent. Flag is in wonderful condition with only minor repairs here and there and a few tattered edges on the fly. Colors are bright, stitching is strong. 4-30318 CW10 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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