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  45 STARS, 1896-1907, UTAH STATEHOOD, A SCARCE, ELONGATED VARIETY WITH A RECTILINEAL STAR PATTERN THAT IS NOTCHED IN THREE CORNERS

Available: Sold
Frame Size (H x L): 19.25" x 28.5"
Flag Size (H x L): 12.25" x 22"
Description....:
45 STARS, 1896-1907, UTAH STATEHOOD, A SCARCE, ELONGATED VARIETY WITH A RECTILINEAL STAR PATTERN THAT IS NOTCHED IN THREE CORNERS:

45 star American parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton. The stars are arranged in a notched pattern, whereby three spaces are left open for the three additional Western Territories that were yet to be added.

Utah became the 45th state in 1896. It had been attempting to gain statehood for many years, but remained a territory, primarily due to the fact that the Mormon Church and Utah authorities continued to be openly tolerant of polygamy. In 1890, Mormon Church President Wilford Woodruff published a manifesto that denounced the contract of "any marriages forbidden by the law of the land". This gave way to Utah's 1896 acceptance. The 45 star flag was generally used from that year until 1907, when Oklahoma joined the Union. Due to the Spanish-American War (1898) and Teddy Roosevelt's famous world tour of the "White Fleet" (launched in 1907), this was an extremely patriotic period.

Mounting: The beveled profile mahogany molding has a gold liner and dates to the period between 1890 and 1900. The flag has been hand-stitched to 100% cotton rag mat. A length of black silk organza was placed behind the flag to strengthen its color against the light background. Spacers keep the textile away from the glass, which is U.V. protective.

Condition: There is minor foxing and staining throughout, accompanied by moderate stains in one star and in the 4th white stripe, as well as minor fabric loss along the hoist where the flag was affixed to its original wooden staff. Many of my clients prefer early flags to show their age and history of use.
Collector Level: Beginners and Holiday Gift Giving
Flag Type: Parade flag
Star Count: 45
Earliest Date of Origin: 1896
Latest Date of Origin: 1907
State/Affiliation: Utah
War Association: 1898 Spanish American War
Price: SOLD
 

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