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  Rare Star Count: 41 star American National Parade Flag

Available: Sold
Frame Size (H x L):
Flag Size (H x L): 15.5" x 24"
Description....:
41 star American National parade flag, printed on cotton. There were many flags produced with unofficial star counts, but this one was accurate for just 3 days and is extremely rare. There are currently only two 41 star sewn flags known to exist, and there are fewer than ten 41 star parade flags, all of which are in this exact design and probably came from the same bolt. On November 2nd of 1889, the Dakotas were added to the Union as the 39th and 40th states. Six days later, Montana entered as the 41st state. And 3 days following, Washington State was added. Flag makers had been producing 38 and 39 star flags in anticipation of the addition of the Dakota territory, either as one or as two separate states. They passed over the 40 and 41 star counts, however, since 4 states were unexpectedly added during this 9 day period and there was virtually no reason to make flags with these counts. Celebrations would have taken place in the respective states upon their addition, however, and also possibly in the nation's capital. Some of the 40 and 41 star flags may likely have been produced for this reason. Mounting: The flag has not yet been mounted. For an additional cost it can be stitched to cotton rag mat and placed in a period or contemporary molding behind u.v. protective glass. Condition: Near mint.
Collector Level: Advanced Collectors and the Person with Everything
Flag Type: Parade flag
Star Count: 41
Earliest Date of Origin: 1889
Latest Date of Origin: 1889
State/Affiliation: Montana
War Association: 1866-1889 Indian Wars
Price: No
 

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