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38 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, SILK, SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING |
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| Available: |
Sold |
| Frame Size (H x L): |
41" x 52" |
| Flag Size (H x L): |
31" x 42" |
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| Description....: |
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38 STAR AMERICAN PARADE FLAG, SILK, SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING:
38 star American parade flag, printed on silk, with scattered star positioning. Flags that have star counts that vary by row, but which have rows that are justified in length, often develop secondary patterns. I refer to this style as the double-D because of the two D-shaped formations of stars that face one another in mirror image in the canton.
The 38th state, Colorado, received its statehood on August 1st, 1876. This was just 28 days after the official Centennial Celebration, which took place on July 4th in Philadelphia. Although 37 was the official star count in 1876, flag-making was a competitive venture, and no one wanted to be making 37 star flags when others were making 38's. It is for this reason that 38 and 13 are the two star counts most often seen during the 100-year anniversary of our nation's independence. The 38 star flag became official in 1877 and was generally used until the addition of the Dakotas in 1889.
Mounting: The flag has been stitched 100% black cotton twill and placed over archival materials. The black cotton was washed repeatedly to remove excess dye, and an acid-free agent was added to the wash to set the dye. The flag was then placed in a hand-painted and gilded Italian molding. Spacers keep the textile away from the glass, which is u.v. protective. |
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| Collector Level: |
Intermediate-Level Collectors and Special Gifts |
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| Flag Type: |
Parade flag |
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| Star Count: |
38 |
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| Earliest Date of Origin: |
1876 |
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| Latest Date of Origin: |
1889 |
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| State/Affiliation: |
Colorado |
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| War Association: |
1866-1889 Indian Wars |
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| Price: |
SOLD |
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