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37 Star Flag 186/ SOLD

37 Star Flag 1867 with rare star arrangement called a Medallion. This particular flag has a double wreath medallion with a large center star and one star in each corner. Rare antique Flag with rare star arrangement. The flag is made of a material called starched gauze which is exactly what it is . It also was made by stenciling by hand one at a time. Stenciling has been around since the 1400’s and they were very good at it.

Andrew Jackson was President during this period of American History, he was Abraham Lincolns Vice President. Despite the fact that the period for 37 stars lasted for more than nine years, the star count is relatively scarce compared to other post-Civil War star counts. This is because of the general lull in patriotic sentiment, when compared to the Civil War which precedes the count, and the Centennial era that follows. Most flag manufacturers, ahead of the Centennial in July, 1876, were anticipating the introduction of Colorado, and therefore produced 38 star flags rather than 37 star flags ahead of the celebration.

We use modern museum framing technology to frame our antique flags. Our in house professional framers use only conservation framing methods used by museums. We only use acid free and gas free materials along with safe ultra clear UV acrylic.

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