45 Star Flag - Unusual Pattern

 

45 Star Antique American Flag,
Utah Statehood, 1896-1907 Circa

45 Star Antique American parade flag features a rare staggered star pattern printed on gauze material. Parade flags can be seen being waved in parades, inaugurations, political rallies and celebrations and it is very likely how this flag was used at the time it was made. Antique flags such as this one are valued heirlooms, often framed and hung on walls of private homes, offices and commercial buildings displaying a striking piece of American history.    

The 45-Star flag represents the inclusion of Utah, admitted to the Union on January 4, 1896, made official July 4, 1896. The Presidents to serve under this flag were Grover Cleveland 1893-1897, William McKinley 1897-1901 and Theodore Roosevelt 1901-1909. The 45-Star flag remained official for 12 years up until the inclusion of Oklahoma, the 46th State officially added to the Union on July 4, 1908.

Description/Condition

Antique parade flag made of gauze in overall good condition; beautiful strong colors with stars arranged in a rare staggered 8-7-8-7-7-8 pattern, white stripes and stars display an aged color; fabric loss 6 stars on left side of the canton, slight fabric fading mainly on the right side of the canton, 1 ½ ” horizontal fabric separation below 1st star on the left side of the canton; several areas of mothing throughout mainly bottom left side, areas of slight staining mainly upper right side, fabric loss bottom 5 stripes on the fly, minor fraying across top and bottom; flag is pressure mounted to a pre-washed 100% black dyed cotton fabric over an acid free cotton backing; attractive vintage frame painted in gold and navy black.

Flag Size:    (HxL) 12”x21”
Frame Size: (HxL) 22”x31”

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Item: 13-718-133