Obverse Hoist Half
Hoist Signature
Star
Hoist Signature -2
Stars
Hoist Detail
Obverse Stars
Damage
Obverse Detail
Obverse - 2
Obverse Fly
Obverse Oblique
Obverse Canton
Star w/ signature
Star w/ signature
Reverse Stars
Reverse
Reverse Oblique
Revese Oblique - 2
ZFC2283
U.S. 38 Star Flag, James M. Armstrong.
Sub-collection: U.S. 38 Star FlagsU.S. 38 Star Flag Colorado's admission to the Union.
This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1877. A star was added for the admission of Colorado (August 1st 1876) and was to last for 13 years. The five Presidents to serve under this flag were; Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881), James A. Garfield (1881), Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885), Grover Cleveland (1885-1889), and Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893). Important named variant, 7-6-6-6-6-7 centered star pattern. Signed in three places, obverse, reverse & hoist. James M. Armstrong Aug, 3rd, 1876.
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 76 |
| Length of Fly | 145 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 40.5 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 47.5 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | Starfield 7-6-6-6-6-7 |
| Size of Stars | 4.75 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 6.75 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 6.75 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 6.25 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 6.25 |
| Size of Hoist | 3.5 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 38 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Sewn |
| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 13 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Red |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
| Comments on Fabric | Bunting |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Hand |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Headings & Grommets |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used, small tears and insect damage. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1876 |