Private Exhibit, Chicago, Illinois - 2003

13 Star U.S. Flag - Revolutionary & Early Federal Period. This flag is one of one of a few known Revolutionary era flags with the stars arranged in a single ring around a larger center star. Contemporary illustrations from the 1780s indicate that the 13 stars were often arranged as a circle of 12 around a single central star.

U.S. 13-Star Flag, Nathaniel Hall. This flag belonged to Mary Nettie Holland (nee Hall), granddaughter of Nathaniel Hall, a veteran of the War of 1812. Circa early 1900s.

U.S. 13 Star Bible Flag Plus Tintype. This flag of the unknown Union sergeant depicted on the accompanying full plate tintype, presumably belonged to his wife and family.

U.S. 13 Stars Flag, Commemorative Historic Centennial Pattern, 1876 This particular flag, is thought to date from the centennial celebration of 1876. The triangular star arrangement within the circle of stars may refer to the unfinished pyramid on the reverse of the U.S. coat of arms or it may be a religious symbol for the Holy Trinity.

A 26-Star U.S. flag commemorating the addition of Michigan to the Union. This is a 26-Star flag commemorating the addition of Michigan to the Union on January 26, 1837 with stars of various sizes arranged in a tilted "Great Star". This flag is thought to be one of the earliest examples of printed parade flags.

New York Herald 1885 Reprint Lincoln Assassination. The passing of President Lincoln plunged the nation into sorrow. This revealed itself in banners and publications of newspapers around the world. This copy of The New York Herald is indicative of the nations deep sense of loss and the peoples need to know the details of the assassination.

37 Star U.S. Flag laid upon President Lincoln's casket in Philadelphia, PA 1865. On April of 1865 President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by Southern sympathizer in revenge for the Northern triumph over the South. A shocked and stunned country embraced their martyred President as never before.

36 Star U.S. "Grand Luminary" - President Abraham Lincoln Mourning Flag. This 36 star grand luminary flags history is rich; it was used as a mourning flag after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. It was formerly part of the acclaimed collection of noted antique dealer Mr. Boleslaw Mastai and his wife Marie-Louise d'Otrange Mastai.

13 Star U.S. Revenue Marine Ensign & Custom House Flag 1894. Oliver Wolcott was given the honor of conceiving a new ensign. On 1799 he presented his design to President Adams. Wolcott's concept consisted of an ensign of 16 vertical stripes, alternating red and white, corresponding to the number of states comprising the Union by 1799.

34 Star US Flag, 1863 - 1865, "Grand Luminary", Parade Flag. This is a 34 star flag made of silk that was acquired by Professor Henry Berger's father from an estate out of Frederick, MD, during the late 30s or 40s, or early 50s. It is rare to have such large stars in the corners.

U.S. 48 Star Flag "Whipple Flag", 1912. 48 star flag with its stars arranged in a central star to symbolize the 13 original states. The ring of stars around the "Great Star" represents the 25 states admitted to the Union up to the time of the First centennial Exposition of 1876. An outer ring symbolizes the 10 states admitted after that.

Confederate States of America - Bible Flag, 1861-1863. Flags like this small 11 star Confederate Flag are often referred to as bible flags. They were common to both Union and Confederate sides during the American Civil War.

33 Star U.S. Flag - Dodge Family Flag from the Oregon Trail. This all-cotton U.S. flag bears its 33 stars in the form of two concentric circles in the canton. They may have symbolized the eternal nature of the federal union during that era of the threatened secession.

48 Star U.S. Liberation Flag made in Occupied Belgium, presented during battle to great grandson of Francis Scott Key. This 48 star U.S. flag is a Liberation Flag, a reference to any flag made in the hope of liberation from an oppressor; most commonly flags of the various allied nations during WWII.

Continental Colors, reproduction, 1950s. This is a reproduction of the first US national flag, the Continental Colors (often mistakenly called the Grand Union Flag). The original was in use from 1775 to 1777 (last known use 1779). This replica was flown from the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore, MD., circa early 1950s.

Unofficial 39 Star U.S. Flag. Officially there never was an official 39 star flag. After Colorado's admission as the 38th state, the flag fabricators assumed that the Dakota Territory would soon follow as the 39th state. However, disputes within Dakota Territory over the location of the capitol thwarted admission to the Union.