Antique 1912 Gauze Staggered 48 Star American Flag in Antique Gilt Frame

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A gorgeous and rare flag.
Great patina.
Flag is about 6” x 3.5”
Frame is about 12.5” x 10.5” overall … Read more A gorgeous and rare flag.
Great patina.
Flag is about 6” x 3.5”
Frame is about 12.5” x 10.5” overall


Fantastic frame.
Gold leaf.
For a very rare and desirable antique flag.


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

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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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