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First Presidio Exhibit (ZFC0626) Seventeen-Star, Thirteen-Stripe, United States Flag Date: Mid-Federal Period (1803-1812) Media: Wool bunting with cotton stars; hand sewn Comment: Although Ohio achieved statehood on March 1st, 1803 and thereby became the seventeenth state in the Union, the fifteen-star, fifteen-stripe U.S. flag adopted in 1794 was officially the national flag of the nation until 1818. It is known, however, that the United States Indian Department ordered seventeen-star, seventeen-stripe flags in the period 1804-1805 and later. Privately made flags from the same era also tended to reflect the consensus that all of the states be represented in the U.S. flag. This flag, bearing sixteen smaller stars in an oval around an central star (presumably representing Ohio) would seem to conform to that concept. Thirteen-star flags, also dating to the Mid-Federal Period, are also known to survive with this same basic star pattern. Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection (ZFC0626) in 2002 from the Mastai Flag Collection of New York City through auction at Sotheby's. Second Presidio Exhibit, 2003 - Gallery II (ZFC0626) 17-Star, 13-Stripe United States Flag Date: Mid-Federal Period (1803-1812) 17 Stars: Unofficial (Ohio statehood March 1, 1803) Media: Wool bunting with cotton stars; hand-sewn Comment: Ohio achieved its statehood in 1803 as the seventeenth state in the Union, yet no alteration was made in the nation's flag at that time. The 15-star, 15-stripe version adopted in 1794 remained the official flag of the nation until 1818. It is known, however, that the United States Indian Department ordered 17-star, 17-stripe flags in the period 1804-1805 and later. Privately-made flags from the same era also tended to reflect a consensus that all the states should be represented in the U.S. flag. This specific flag, bearing 16 small stars in an oval around a central star-presumably representing Ohio-would seem to conform to that concept. There are known surviving 13-star flags, also dating to the mid-Federal Period, likewise characterized by this same basic star pattern. A regulation star arrangement still lay a century in the future. Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection (ZFC0626) in 2002 from the Mastai Flag Collection through auction at Sotheby's of New York City.

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Publication Copy	Madaus, Howard M., Dr, Whitney Smith, The American Flag: Two Centuries of Concord and Conflict. Santa Cruz: VZ Publications, 2006, p. 36. "17-Star, 13-Stripe United States Flag Ohio achieved its statehood in 1803 as the seventeenth state in the Union, yet no alteration was made in the nation's flag at that time. The 15-star, 15-stripe version adopted in 1794 remained the official flag of the nation until 1818. It is known, however, that the United States Indian Department ordered 17-star, 17-stripe flags in the period 1804-1805 and later. Privately-made flags from the same era also tended to reflect a consensus that all the states should be represented in the U.S. flag. This flag, bearing 16 small stars in an oval around a central star-presumably representing Ohio - would seem to conform to that concept. Also, there are known surviving 13-star flags, also dating to the mid-Federal Period, likewise characterized by this same basic star pattern. Neither the presidency of Thomas Jefferson nor James Madison supported any effort to standardize the flag. A regulation star arrangement still lay a century in the future. Date: Mid-Federal Period (1803 - 1812) Size: 32" hoist x 47" fly 17 Stars: Unofficial (Ohio statehood March 1, 1803) Media: Wool bunting with cotton stars; hand-sewn Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection in 2002 from the Mastai Flag Collection through auction at Sotheby's of New York City. ZFC0626"
Flag Books	The Stars and The Stripes - Mastai

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