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  36 STARS, 1864-67, CIVIL WAR ERA, AN UNUSUAL, ELONGATED EXAMPLE WITH BLOOD ORANGE STRIPES AND EXTRA LARGE STARS:

Available: Sold
Frame Size (H x L): 19.25" x 29.5"
Flag Size (H x L): 12.5" x 22.25"
Description....:
36 STARS, 1864-67, CIVIL WAR ERA, AN UNUSUAL, ELONGATED EXAMPLE WITH BLOOD ORANGE STRIPES AND EXTRA LARGE STARS:

36 star American national flag of the Civil War era, printed on coarse, glazed cotton, with visually attractive stars that all point in the same direction, but are unusually large with respect to the canton. Because of their large size and somewhat irregular shape from one to the next, their folk impact is actually greater than it is on some other 36 star parade flags where the stars point in various directions. Adding to the overall presentation are both the color of the flag, which is somewhere between red, pink, and orange, and its elongated proportions. 36 star parade flags typically have orange stripes because of the dye used in their manufacture. Sometimes they are traditional red. But this blood orange coloration is unusual.

The 36th state, Nevada, entered the Union during the Civil War on October 31st, 1864. The last Confederate general surrendered on May 26th, 1865. The 36 star flag became official on July 4th of that year, but makers of printed flags would have begun adding a 36th star to their flags in 1864, even before the addition of the new state occurred. Lincoln pushed Nevada through just 8 days before the November election. Nevada's wealth in silver was attractive to a nation struggling with the debts of war and increased support for the Republican ticket. The 36 star flag was replaced by the 37 star flag in 1867, with the addition of Nebraska.

The flag has been placed in its correct vertical position, with the canton in the upper left.

Mounting: The solid oak frame has early black-painted surface and dates to the period between 1890 and 1920. The flag has been hand-stitched to 100% cotton, black in color, which has been washed to reduce excess dye. An acid-free agent was added to the wash to further set the dye and the fabric was heat-treated for the same purpose. Spacers keep the textile away from the glass, which is U.V. protective.

Condition: There is minor foxing and staining, accompanied by minor dye loss in the red stripes and minor wear and fabric loss at both the fly and hoist ends. The flag presents beautifully. Many of my clients prefer early flags to show their age and history of use.
Collector Level: Intermediate-Level Collectors and Special Gifts
Flag Type: Parade flag
Star Count: 36
Earliest Date of Origin: 1864
Latest Date of Origin: 1867
State/Affiliation: Nevada
War Association: 1861-1865 Civil War
Price: SOLD
 

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