| 33 STARS, UPDATED TO 35, IN A VERY RARE DIAMOND CONFIGURATION & WITH HAND-WRITTEN NOTES RECORDING IT AS HAVING BEEN FLOWN TO MOURN THE DEATHS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, JAMES GARFIELD, & WILLIAM McKINLEY, AS WELL AS TO CELEBRATE WARTIME VICTORIES IN THE CIVIL WAR & WWI; MADE BY MILLINER & CIVIL WAR WOMEN’S AUXILIARY OFFICER ELIZA DUNN OF ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, circa 1860-1861 |
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| Web ID: | 35j-821 |
| Available: | In Stock |
| Frame Size (H x L): | Approx. 67" x 109" |
| Flag Size (H x L): | 56" x 98" |
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| Diamond-shaped star configurations are some of the most rare and interesting that exist on early Stars & Stripes, comprising just a handful of flags that survive from the 19th century. This is but one of the numerous reasons why this extraordinary example with 33 stars, later updated to a count of 35, is so important across its known counterparts. In addition to the flag’s unusual fabrics, uncommon shades of red and blue, and beautiful graphics, of key importance are two hand-written notes, penned by members of the Dunn Family of Erie County, Pennsylvania. The earlier of these reads as follows: “This flag was made in 1861 by Mrs. John Dunn. It was flung to the breeze for our Union Victories and lowered at half mast at the death of our martyred presidents, Lincoln & Garfield.” To which further verbiage was later amended: “Draped for Pres. McKinley, assassinated at Pan-American, Sept. 6, 1901.” A subsequent note, added at a later date, reads: “This flag was hung on the same pole, in the same place, and floated over our house on November 11th, 1918 to add to the Celebration of “Peace Victory,” of the World War. [signed] Helen F. Dunn.” [full description to follow] |
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| Collector Level: | Flags for the truest Patriots. My best offerings |
| Flag Type: | Sewn flag |
| Star Count: | 35 |
| Earliest Date of Origin: | 1861 |
| Latest Date of Origin: | 1861 |
| State/Affiliation: | Pennsylvania |
| War Association: | 1861-1865 Civil War |
| Price: | Please call (717) 676-0545 or (717) 502-1281 |
| E-mail: | info@jeffbridgman.com |
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