Antique American Flag Faded 48 Star Cotton Flag

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This flag has faded to a wonderful soft blue.
A great natural patina.

Very nice antique American flag 48 star … Read more This flag has faded to a wonderful soft blue.
A great natural patina.

Very nice antique American flag 48 star cotton
Great for display or framing.

About 68” x 44”

Some small holes as shown
And minor spots.

Perfect as a wall hanging.

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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) See less