| 45 STARS IN STAGGERED ROWS ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG OF THE 1896-1908 PERIOD, SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR ERA; REFLECTS UTAH STATEHOOD |
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| Web ID: | 45j-984 |
| Available: | In Stock |
| Frame Size (H x L): | 30.75" x 46.5 |
| Flag Size (H x L): | 20.25" x 35" |
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| 45 star American national parade flag, printed on gauze-like cotton. The stars are arranged in staggered, linear rows of 8-7-8-7-8. There was no official star pattern until 1912 and before this time the configuration was left up to the maker. 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. Although this technically remained the official star count until July 3rd, 1908, 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. Presidents who served during this period were Democrat Grover Cleveland, in his second, non-consecutive term, the two terms of Republican William McKinley (the second cut short by his 1901 assassination), and the two terms of Theodore Roosevelt, the first of these gained by ascension when McKinley passed. Mounting: For more than 25 years we have maintained a specialized department for this purpose. Our lead conservator holds a master's degree in textile conservation from one of the nation’s top university programs. We take great care in the mounting and preservation of flags and related textiles and have preserved thousands of examples. The background fabric is 100% cotton twill, black in color, that has been washed and treated for colorfastness. The black-painted and gilded Italian molding, with its wide, serpentine profile, is Italian. The glazing is U.V. Protective acrylic (Plexiglas). Feel free to contact us for more details. Condition: There are no significant condition issues. |
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| Collector Level: | Beginners and Holiday Gift Giving |
| Flag Type: | Parade flag |
| Star Count: | 45 |
| Earliest Date of Origin: | 1896 |
| Latest Date of Origin: | 1908 |
| State/Affiliation: | Utah |
| War Association: | 1898 Spanish American War |
| Price: | Please call (717) 676-0545 or (717) 502-1281 |
| E-mail: | info@jeffbridgman.com |
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