05-04-201305-04-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 4, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Thirty-four-star Silk American Flag

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$2,160$1,800
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2652MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 04, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Thirty-four-star Silk American Flag, c. 1861, hand-sewn silk flag with old calling card pinned to the hoist marked This hand-made flag must have been made about 1861 as there are 34 stars, ht. 31, wd. 39 in.
Estimate $600-800

Red stripes have faded, some damage to silk and slight staining.


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