Antique Cotton Staggered 48 Star American Flag Circa 1912

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Very rare and desirable antique flag.
These ‘Staggered Star’ were only made between 1912 and 1920 or so
Making this … Read more Very rare and desirable antique flag.
These ‘Staggered Star’ were only made between 1912 and 1920 or so
Making this authentic antique American flag over 100 years old.

The staggered stars are among the most sought after flags of the period.

Some wear and fade as shown
One small hole.

About 1912 to 1920.

About 44” x 29” overall
Suitable to frame.

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The 48 Star Flag: On July 4,1912, the U.S. flag grew to 48 stars with the addition of New Mexico (January 6th, 1912) and Arizona (February 14, 1912) Executive Order of President Taft dated June 24, 1912 - established the proportions of the flag and provided for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each, a single point of each star to be upward. This flag was official for 47 years, longer than any other flag, through two World Wars and the emergence of the United States of America as the leading nation of the world. Eight Presidents served under this flag; William H. Taft (1909-1913), Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921), Warren Harding (1921-1923), Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929), Herbert Hoover (1929-1933), Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945), Harry S.Truman (1945-1953), Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961)

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