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42-Star American Flag, Washington, ca. 1889

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RARE HAND STITCHED 19THC. 36 STAR AMERICAN FLAG C. 1865: RARE HAND STITCHED 19THC. 36 STAR AMERICAN FLAG C. 1865 -1867 (5'9" X 9'8")

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42-Star American Flag, Washington, ca. 1889

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A 42-Star American flag commemorating Washington statehood, circa 1889, with hand-sewn, double appliqued cotton "puffy" small stars arranged in 6 rows of 7, on a two-part wool canton, machine-sewn wool bunting stripes, canvas hoist with two grommets. (Dimensions: 56 in. x 83 in.).

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42-Star American Flag, Washington, ca. 1889

Name: 42-Star American Flag, Washington, ca. 1889
SKU: 130275544
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500

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Starting Price $1,000

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