United States // 38 Star Flag / 7-5-7-7-5-7
Sub-collection: U.S. 45 Star FlagsUnited States // 38 Star Flag / 7-5-7-7-5-7
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Original Vintage 1877 38 Star American Flag US Colorado
Original 38 star US flag. 6 foot printed on wool bunting, with unusual 7-5-7-7-5-7 canton. Three piece machine construction with 3 original brass grommets. Bears patent date of 1870. Colors are very bold with essentially no fading or soiling. Overall condition is good, with some early repair and mothing. One star has been repaired, with a hand sewn replacement. This is an early, signed repair by "Miss Anne", and bears seamstress mark. I have included several detailed photos of the problem areas. The 38 star flag was in use from 1877, when Colorado joined the Union, until 1889. This flag presents very well and really needs nothing but a good home. This is a chance for someone to acquire an original piece of US history from the Indian war era. The 7-5-7-7-5-7 canton is uncommon and beautifully symmetric. You will not be disappointed with this one.
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 36 |
| Length of Fly | 60 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 19.75 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 28 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | 7-5-7-7-5-7 horizontal rors |
| Size of Stars | 2 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 2.875 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 2.875 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 2.75 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 2.25 |
| Size of Hoist | 3.675 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 45 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Sewn |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| 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 |
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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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Three .75 grommets |
| Method of Attachment | 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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| Research Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Public Copy & Signs |
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,worn, soiled, darned & repaired |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1877-1890 |