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  13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Available: Sold
Frame Size (H x L): 10.5" x 7.5"
Flag Size (H x L): 1.75" x 2.75" on 5.75" staff
Description....:
13 STARS, MEDALLION PATTERN, 1876 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION:

13 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton and affixed to its original staff. Made to celebrate our Nation's Centennial of Independence in 1876, the flag has a medallion pattern canton that consists of a large center star, surrounded by a wreath of eight stars, with a flanking star in each corner. This was a popular centennial design.

13 star flags have been used throughout our Nation's history for a variety of purposes. Among other uses, 13 star flags were carried by soldiers during the Mexican and Civil Wars and displayed at patriotic events, including Lafayette's visit in 1825-26, the celebration of the Nation's Centennial in 1876, and the Sesquicentennial in 1926. The U.S. Navy used the 13 star count on small boats, not only in the 18th century, but throughout much or all of the 19th century, particularly the second half. The practice ended in 1916 following an executive order from President Woodrow Wilson. Some private ships used 13 star flags during the same period as the Navy, and the use of yachting ensigns with a wreath of 13 stars surrounding an anchor, which began in 1848, still persists today.

Mounting: The paint-decorated molding dates to the period between 1870 and 1880. 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 moderate, overall fading. Much of the last stripe is absent, due to the manner in which it was clipped from the bolt. Hundreds would have been clipped at once, so this is not unusual and in this case does not detract from the flag's value.
Collector Level: Beginners and Holiday Gift Giving
Flag Type: Parade flag
Star Count: 13
Earliest Date of Origin: 1876
Latest Date of Origin: 1876
State/Affiliation: 13 Original Colonies
War Association: 1866-1890 Indian Wars
Price: SOLD
 

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