- Home
- Decor
- Room Accents & Accessories
- Wall Accents
- Flags
- 38-Star American Flag With Canton, Commemorating …
Or save it to favorites and we'll tell you if this item goes on sale!
- Get the Chairish App
- to view in your space
38-Star American Flag With Canton, Commemorating Colorado Statehood, Circa 1876-1890
- Get the Chairish App
- to view in your space
Details
Description
This is a striking 38-star American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado (represented by the large star in …
more
This is a striking 38-star American flag. The flag dates to 1876-1890, when Colorado (represented by the large star in the center of the flag’s canton) joined the Union as the 38th state. A wonderful celebration of our nation's early history, this flag is an authentic antique.
This 38-star American flag is printed with a rare and most unusual canton. The star pattern consists of a large, central great star, surrounded by a medallion of stars and a larger square of stars along the perimeter of the canton. The medallion consists of 13 stars; the outer square consists of 24 stars. Very few flags with this medallion-in-square star pattern are known to exist, even less with a great star at center.
In lead up to the nation’s Centennial in 1876, flag makers and individuals looked to the past for designs to produce as part of the country’s celebration. The 38 stars of this flag are printed in a medallion-in-square arrangement. Medallion patterns became popular with Americans who wanted some variation from “row” patterns that prevailed on the previous 36 and 37 star flags.
The 38th star was added for the admission of Colorado, which occurred on August 1, 1876. Per the Third Flag Act of 1818, stars were not officially added until the 4th of July following a state's addition to the Union. For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876 and the 38 star flag became the official United States flag on July 4th, 1877. The 38 star flag flew for thirteen years, until 1890. Five presidents served under this flag: Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881), James A. Garfield (1881), Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885), Grover Cleveland (1885-1889), and Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893).
CONDITION:
The flag has staining and soiling throughout, as expected with past use and age. Red stripes have faded and have bled at center of flag, but the blue color in the canton is still very vibrant. A few dark stains on stars, none obscuring star completely. Rust stains exist where three nails originally held flag at hoist. Flag has sound construction with only small trim reduction of bottom red stripe at left lower quadrant. Flag measures 16” H x 24 ½” W.
Flag is artfully and archivally presented mounted and floating on a brown linen mat. A descriptive gold leafed object plaque is mounted below the flag. The flag is framed in a custom-built black and gold wooden frame. Framed dimensions: 26 ½” H x 34” W x 2” D.
less
- Dimensions
- 34ʺW × 2ʺD × 26.5ʺH
- Styles
- Americana
- Traditional
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- The flag has staining and soiling throughout, as expected with past use and age. Red stripes have faded and have … moreThe flag has staining and soiling throughout, as expected with past use and age. Red stripes have faded and have bled at center of flag, but the blue color in the canton is still very vibrant. A few dark stains on stars, none obscuring star completely. Rust stains exist where three nails originally held flag at hoist. Flag has sound construction with only small trim reduction of bottom red stripe at left lower quadrant. Flag measures 16” H x 24 ½” W. Flag is artfully and archivally presented mounted and floating on a brown linen mat. A descriptive gold leafed object plaque is mounted below the flag. The flag is framed in a custom-built black and gold wooden frame. Framed dimensions: 26 ½” H x 34” W x 2” D. less
Need more product details?
Shipping Options
Standard Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Extended Return for Trade
- Expands return window for trade members to 14 days (12 days more than our standard return policy)
- Trade member to notify Chairish of intent to return within 14 days of item delivery
- Buyer refunded item cost. Buyer pays return shipping cost
- Does not apply to damages that occur post-delivery
Questions about the item?
Returns
- Does not arrive
- Is broken during transit
- Is entirely different than what you purchased
- Some made-to-order items and a limited selection of other items (noted as non-refundable in the returns and cancellations section of the product description)
-
Orders where Free Local Pickup or Seller Managed Local Delivery were selected:
- Upon inspection, If you decide not to move forward with the purchase, you or your agent must refuse the item at the time of pickup/delivery from the seller
- Once you have taken possession of the item, all sales are final
- International, cross-border returns may require different processes depending on the countries between which the item is shipping to/from, and the buyer is responsible and duties (if applicable, on cross-border orders).
- On approved returns, the buyer is responsible for the full cost of return packing and shipping.
Cancellations
- Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for any reason, with the exception of some Made-to-Order items, where supplies have been purchased or work begun on the item.
- Please notify us within 24 hours of purchase if you would like to cancel an order, as prompt cancellation will reduce the likelihood that you will incur return shipping charges.
- Once shipping or pickup has been initiated, the cancellation will be considered a return and you will be responsible for the cost of shipping.
Shipping
Note: Made-to-Order items typically include a lead time or custom delivery window that is added to the delivery time.
- Chairish Express In-Home Delivery
- Chairish Express In-Home deliveries are currently only offered for international cross-border shipments.
- The item will be delivered to your home and placed in the desired room. The delivery service includes unpacking, inspecting, and removing packaging materials; and does not include installation or setting up the item.
- Shipping charges start at $999 and vary based on the size, weight, packaging, and/or the value of the item.
- Deliveries can take anywhere from 6 to 9 weeks to be delivered.
- Chairish Freight Delivery
- Delivered in a crate, to your front door.
- You will need tools and/or equipment to open the crate.
- Shipping charges start at $799 and vary based on the size, weight, packaging, and/or the value of the item.
- Chairish Freight deliveries can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.
- Only available in selected markets.
- Chairish In-Home Delivery
- The item will be delivered to your home and placed in the desired room. The delivery service includes unpacking, inspecting, and removing packaging materials; and does not include installation or setting up the item.
-
Shipping charges start at $149 and based on the size and the distance between pickup and delivery
(for approximate values see table):
Delivery Type Within 50 miles radius Within 1,500 miles radius Over 1,500 miles radius International Cross-Border Shipping Price $149 - $299 $199 - $799 $449 - $899 Over $899 Transit Time 2 to 4 weeks 3 to 6 weeks 4 to 8 weeks 12 to 17 weeks - For some items, the shipping price may vary depending on the size, weight, material and/or value of the item.
- Free Local Pickup
- Local pickup allows customers to inspect an item at the time of pickup and avoid shipping costs.
- Following purchase, a confirmation email is sent to the email address associated with the order, and includes: Pickup Verification & Seller's contact information
- Please contact the seller within 5 days to coordinate pickup
- Once the item has been picked up (by you or your representative) it cannot be returned or refunded.
- Free Shipping
- Free shipping may be offered on select listings.
- Smaller items are typically delivered within 2 weeks of the purchase date, while larger items and furniture may take up to 6 weeks for delivery.
- When an item with Free Shipping is returned, the cost of return shipping fees will be charged to the buyer.
- Parcel Delivery
- Shipment is arranged through recognized carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
- Only pieces that can be safely packed in a box or envelope may be shipped via parcel.
- Shipping charges start at $9 — and vary based on the size, weight, packaging and the value of the item.
Delivery Type US Domestic International Cross-Border Shipping Price $9 - $99 $39 - $499 Transit Time 1 to 2 weeks 2 to 4 weeks - Seller Managed Delivery
- Shipping is offered and managed by the seller, through a shipper of the seller’s choice.
- Available on items at the seller’s discretion.
- Seller Managed Local Delivery
- Local curbside delivery is offered and managed by the seller, within a limited geography.
- Following purchase, a confirmation email is sent to the confirmation email address associated with the order, and includes: Pickup Verification Code & Seller’s contact information
- Please contact the seller within 5 days to coordinate delivery.
The Chairish Buyer Guarantee
Make an Offer
Have questions about how offers work? Learn more or .