Antique 1912 Gauze Staggered 48 Star American Flag in Antique Frame

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A gorgeous and rare flag.
110 years old.
Great patina.
Flag is about 23” x 13.5”
Frame is about 32” … Read more A gorgeous and rare flag.
110 years old.
Great patina.
Flag is about 23” x 13.5”
Frame is about 32” x 23” overall


Fantastic frame. Birds Eye maple.
Gold leaf.
A very rare and desirable antique flag.


The staggered stars are the most sought after flags of the period
About 1912 to 1920.


Please forgive the reflection from the glass.

The last photo shows a representation of some others in our collection.

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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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