39 Star Flag
19th Century American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889, a period printed silk parade flag with a wavy
Category
Antique 1880s American Federal Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
39 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Stars in Two Sizes, Ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
, REFLECTS THE ANTICIPATED ARRIVAL OF COLORADO AND THE DAKOTA
39 star American parade flag, printed on
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
39-Star Antique American Flag with 'Whimsical' Star Pattern, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, handmade and printed on cotton. The flag dates to 1889
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
39-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating North Dakota Statehood, 1889-1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, celebrating North Dakota statehood. The printed flag
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
H 29.75 in W 39 in D 3.13 in
34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern
Located in York County, PA
CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON, UPDATED TO 39 STARS IN 1876
34 star American national flag with additional stars
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 68 in W 129 in D 1 in
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, Ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH SCATTERED STAR POSITIONING MADE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN COLORADO
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, circa 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
actually began to produce 39 star flags in 1876, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
38 Star American Flag, Stars in Notched Pattern, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
early part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more Western Territories instead of
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 36.5 in W 47.5 in D 2.5 in
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made in Massachusetts 1876-89
Located in York County, PA
makers of printed parade flags actually began to produce 39 star flags in 1876, in hopeful anticipation
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 77.5 in W 51 in D 2.5 in
38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
early part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 28.75 in W 39 in D 2.5 in
39-Star "Protection" Benjamin Harrison Political Kerchief
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
campaign. The kerchief features a waving 39-star American flag at the center of a white field, with the
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
"The Old Flag and Protection" Benjamin Harrison Campaign Handkerchief, 1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
election. Printed on white silk, this design features a waving 39-star American flag and the text “The Old
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 28.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.88 in
13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
production in favor of 38 and 39 star flags. For this reason, 37 star flags were seldom produced for our
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890
Located in York County, PA
in history. By 1889, some flag-makers were once again producing 39 star flags, in anticipation of the
Category
Antique 1890s North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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Antique 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Acworth, GA
Authentic, antique 39 star American flag. Professionally framed with museum materials and UV
Category
Antique 1880s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
41 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Acworth, GA
Wonderful and rare 41 Star Flag from 1889. Congress added five states in 1889 and early 1890 of
Category
Antique 1880s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
Materials
Satin
American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889, a period silk made in the "Dancing Star" pattern, where
Category
Antique 1880s American Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American 39 Star Flag, circa 1889, a period silk made in the "Dancing Star" pattern, where
Category
Antique 1880s American Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
39 Star Flag In An Unusually Elongated Format
Located in York County, PA
, NEVER AN OFFICIAL STAR COUNT, 1876:
39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 Star Flag, Elongated Form With Two Sizes Of Stars
Located in York County, PA
the flag, which adds considerable to its already strong folk qualities.
39 star flags were made at
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39-Star Patriotic "Unoffical Flag" Bandana, circa 1876-1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a patriotic textile featuring a 39-star flag surrounded by other flags of the world.
The
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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 Star Antique Flag, Never An Official Star Count
Located in York County, PA
:
39 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 Star Antique American Flag, Probably 1876, Never an Unofficial Star Count
Located in York County, PA
:
39 star American national parade flag, printed on cotton muslin. The stars are arranged in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 Star Antique Parade Flag, Unusual Elongated Format ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
, reflects the anticipated arrival of Colorado and the Dakota
39 star American parade flag, printed on
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
39 Star Antique American Flag, Dakota Territories, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
AND THE DAKOTA TERRITORY
39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
39 Star "Unofficial Count" American Flag
Located in Astoria, NY
, meaning 39 star flags were never an official count. Stars are of two different sizes to make them
Category
Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton
39 TILTED STARS ON A ROYAL BLUE CANTON, UNOFFICIAL STAR COUNT
Located in York County, PA
at a uniform angle in the 1:00 position.
39 star flags were made at two different
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 Star American Flag with Both Dancing and Canted Positioned Stars
Located in York County, PA
ARRIVAL OF THE DAKOTA TERRITORY
39 star American parade flag, printed on plain weave cotton, with some
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
39 Stars Elongated Form with Two Sizes of Stars - Never An Official Star Count
Located in York County, PA
39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three styles known
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 Star "Unofficial Count" American Flag c. 1875-76
Located in Astoria, NY
, meaning 39 star flags were never an official count. Stars are of two different sizes to make them
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
39 Stars In Two Sizes, Alternating From One Column To The Next Flag
Located in York County, PA
-76:
39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three styles
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 Canted Stars on an Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
39 canted stars on an antique american flag dating to the 1876 centennial, never an official star
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 Stars In Two Sizes, on an Antique American Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
DAKOTA TERRITORY:
39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
39 Star Antiques American Flag with Stars in a Tumbling Pattern
Located in York County, PA
of the flag, were once doubled over for reinforcement.
39 star flags were made at two different
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
39 Tilted Stars on an Antique American Flag with Royal Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
39 Tilted stars on an antique American flag with a royal blue canton, never an official star count
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39-Star "Unofficial" American Parade Flag Whimsical Star Pattern circa 1877-1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, handmade and printed on cotton. The flag dates to 1889
Category
Antique 1880s American Historical Memorabilia
H 21 in W 29 in D 2 in
39 Stars on a Flag with an Unusually Elongated Format and Two Size Stars
Located in York County, PA
Star Count:
39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 STARS, ELONGATED FORM WITH TWO SIZES OF STARS
Located in York County, PA
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39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three styles
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39 Stars In Two Sizes, Alternating From One Column To The Next
Located in York County, PA
-76:
39 star American parade flag, printed on cotton bunting. This is one of only three basic
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39-Star Patriotic Eagle Banner, Commemorating North Dakota Statehood, 1889-1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
single state. And yet, the 39-star flag was never an official flag of America. The makers of 39-star
Category
Antique 1880s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 65 in W 47 in D 3.75 in
39-Star Patriotic Silk Flag, circa 1876-1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 39-star unofficial American flag, printed on silk. The flag dates between 1877 and 1889
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
39 Stars In A Lineal Pattern With A Huge, Haloed Center Star
Located in York County, PA
RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE, 1876 OR 1889:
Extremely rare, 39 star American national flag
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39-Star Centennial International Exhibition Souvenir Flag, Circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a patriotic Centennial Exhibition textile featuring a 39-star American flag at center
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
43 Star, Idaho Statehood, American Flag
Located in York County, PA
-together, choosing to instead produce 39 star flags, anticipating the addition of the Dakota Territory as
Category
Antique 1890s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
39-Star American Flag, Hand-cut and Sewn, Antique "Unofficial" Flag, circa 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a 39-star American flag, dating to 1889 and celebrating North Dakota's statehood
Category
Antique 1880s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
H 65 in W 101 in D 2 in
41 Star Flag, An Unofficial Count, Accurate for Just Three Days
Located in York County, PA
November 11th, Washington became the 42nd state. Flag makers had been producing 38 and 39 star flags in
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
43 Star American Flag, Idaho Statehood, Starburst Medallion, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
actually skipped past 38 all-together, choosing to instead produce 39 star flags, anticipating the addition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
-together, choosing to instead produce 39 star flags, anticipating the addition of the Dakota Territory as
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
38 Star Colorado Statehood Antique Flag
Located in York County, PA
the year of the centennial. Some makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Colorado Statehood Flag
Located in York County, PA
producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more Western Territories instead of
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38-Star Large Scale Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
flags made in the year of the centennial. Some makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Flag with Stars in a Scattered Pattern
Located in York County, PA
flags made in the year of the centennial. Some makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38-Star, Colorado Statehood Antique American Flag
Located in York County, PA
flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of another
Category
Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Scattered Star Positioning
Located in York County, PA
prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Cotton
38-Star Flag in a Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of another Western Territory. The 38 star flag
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare Antique American Politcal Flag, 1880 Campaign of James Garfield
Located in York County, PA
39 STAR PARADE FLAG, MADE FOR THE 1880 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF GARFIELD AND ARTHUR:
39 star
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Antique American Flag, Rare Medallion Variation, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of another
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood, 1876-89, Battle Flag Style
Located in York County, PA
flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more Western
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
H 25.25 in W 26.5 in D 2.5 in
38 Star American Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
38 Star Flag In a Medallion Configuration With 2 Outliers
Located in York County, PA
actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of another Western Territory. The
Category
Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Colorado Statehood 38 Star American Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more Western Territories
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Exceptional Antique Patriotic 1876 Quilt w/ Images of George & Martha Washington
Located in York County, PA
borders of the quilt are made of 39 star parade flags that are likewise printed on cotton. Although the
Category
Antique 19th Century Quilts
38 Star Flag With Varying Orientations Stars
Located in York County, PA
Philadelphia. Some flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Homemade Flag With A Cornflower Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
Exposition in Philadelphia. In 1876, some flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star American Flag with Stars Arranged in a "Great Star" Pattern
Located in York County, PA
parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
38 Star Antique American Parade Flag with "Dancing" Stars Made of Silk
Located in York County, PA
part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
38 Star, Colorado Statehood Flag, with Stars in a Medallion Configuration
Located in York County, PA
anniversary, in Philadelphia. Some flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 35 in W 46.25 in D 2.5 in
38 Stars On A Large Scale Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
flags made in the year of the centennial. Some makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Parade Flag, with Stars in an Unusual Configuration
Located in York County, PA
prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
38 Star Flag with Stars in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers
Located in York County, PA
parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of two more
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 28.25 in W 22.25 in D 2 in
38 Star Parade Flag, in a Beautiful Medallion Configuration with Two Outliers
Located in York County, PA
part of 1876 or even prior. In fact, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 35.25 in W 47 in D 2.5 in
38-Star Flag with Hand-Sewn Stars, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
parade flags were at the same time producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the addition of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Flag with Stars That Bear a Cluster of Six Small Stars
Located in York County, PA
of the anniversary, in Philadelphia. Some flag-makers were actually producing 39 star flags, in
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
38 Star Antique American Large Scale Parade Flag, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
, many makers of parade flags were actually producing 39 star flags, in hopeful anticipation of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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