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  1876 CENTENNIAL ERA 13 STAR FLAG WITH 13 HAND-SEWN STARS IN AN ELONGATED FORM OF THE MEDALLION CONFIGURATION

Available: Sold
Frame Size (H x L): n/a
Flag Size (H x L): 53" x 100"
Description....:
1876 CENTENNIAL ERA 13 STAR FLAG WITH 13 HAND-SEWN STARS IN AN ELONGATED FORM OF THE MEDALLION CONFIGURATION:

13 star American national flag made for the 1876 centennial of our nation's independence. The stars are arranged in a medallion pattern that consists of a wreath of 8 stars, with a single center star and a star in each corner of the navy blue canton. The corner stars are typically placed further outward, above and below the wreath. Here the wreath is actually taller than the rest of the field, which is highly unusual and creates more of a linear, overall design.

The stars are hand-sewn and double appliqued, meaning that they are applied to both sides of the flag. The canton and stripes are of treadle-sewn wool bunting. There is a heavy cotton sleeve with two brass grommets. It may have been intended for nautical use and could also have been flown for the Centennial or other special occasions.

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 also 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 flag has not yet been mounted.
Collector Level: Advanced Collectors and the Person with Everything
Flag Type: Sewn flag
Star Count: 13
Earliest Date of Origin: 1876
Latest Date of Origin: 1876
State/Affiliation: 13 Original Colonies
War Association:
Price: SOLD
 

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