10-30-201510-31-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 30, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Silk Flag with Painted Eagle

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$2,583$2,100
Auction: Sale #2856M - 2856MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 30, 2015 4:00PM

Description:

Silk Flag with Painted Eagle, c. late 19th century, red and white silk stripes, machine-sewn, blue silk canton with painted eagle, shield, and thirteen stars, bordered with red fringe, with a paper tag attached which reads National Flag and Banner co., ht. 52, lg. 59 in.

Provenance: From the collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society.
Estimate $1,000-1,200

Overall good condition with some tears and loss to the silk.


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