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Lot #83
American Parade Flags (3) and Stars (2) Display (Mid-to-Late 19th-Century)

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Description

Collection of five mid-to-late 19th-century American national parade ephemera, containing a pair of fabric 13-star 1876 America centennial flags, both 3.5 x 2.5, with segments of wooden staffs; a pair of dark blue five-pointed stars, both 1.75 x 1.5; and a fabric 36-star American parade flag dating to the Nevada statehood (1864-1867), with canton featuring a rectilinear star pattern. Framed together to an overall size of 10.75 x 13.75. In overall very good to fine condition, with instances of minor fraying and color fading to the smaller flags, and dampstaining, burn holes and fabric loss, and scattered wear and toning to larger flag; not examined out of vintage frame.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Art and Literature
  • Dates: #645 - Ended October 12, 2022