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Early 20thc 48 Star Flag Hand Crochet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crochet 48 star flag pillow is made with a blue velvet background or frame front and
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Large 48 Star Embroidered Flag Pillow
By American Flag & Banner Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental 48 star flag pillow is in great in great condition and has a red cotton linen
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star Oil Cloth Flag on Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
48 star flag is made from a vintage oil cloth sewn on vintage linen. The frame is a custom made
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Wood
Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
guard.
The 48-star flag had a fly date of 47 years, from July 4, 1912 to July 3, 1958. Prior to the
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
48-Star Printed American Flag, Commemorating Arizona Statehood, 1912-1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original 48-star American parade flag, celebrating Arizona statehood. A wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
H 12.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945
Located in York County, PA
48 star, crocheted, antique american flag of the wwii era (1941-1945), a beautiful, homemade
Category
Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
13-Star Flag Waver for the Centennial Celebration
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, and 48 star flags.
A wonderful celebration of our nations early history, this flag is an authentic
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
48 Star Antique American Flag, with Hand-Crocheted Stars, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
of age.
This little homemade flag was most likely constructed at the very beginning of the 48 star
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48-Star American Naval Jack Flag
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a large 48-star American Naval Jack. This impressive wool flag features a rich navy
Category
20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool, Rope
48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944
Located in York County, PA
many in the world of flag collecting.
The 48 star flag became official in 1912 following the addition
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
star flag became official in 1912 following the addition of New Mexico and Arizona. 48 remained the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in
Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
than the diameter of the fan, are ebonized (painted black).
The 48 star flag became official on July
Category
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
38 Star Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876-1889
Located in York County, PA
38 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG IN A TINY SCALE AMONG THOSE WITH PIECED-AND-SEWN CONSTRUCTION, WITH
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
38 Star Parade Flag with Whimsical 6-Pointed Stars, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
note that a single copy of a 48 star parade flag is known with 8-pointed stars.
The reason behind the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
By United States Navy
Located in London, GB
Utah Beach on D-Day, this battle-worn, 48-star U.S. flag is a rare and significant piece of military
Category
Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
WWII Liberation Flag with 23 Silver Gilt Stars, ca 1944
Located in York County, PA
48-star, 13-stripe flag became official in 1912, following the addition of New Mexico and Arizona. It
Category
Vintage 1940s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
interest to note that a sister variety of 48 star parade flag is known, printed on the same fabric, that
Category
Vintage 1920s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
top left corner as well as the bottom right corner are scraps of a 48 star linen flag and in between
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Plexiglass
Toy Children's American "Flag Blocks" by The Embossing Co. New York Circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
, but featuring the 48 star American Flag (created in 1912 with addition of New Mexico and Arizona
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
H 1.5 in W 12.25 in D 7.88 in
"Now Let's All Buy Defense Bonds" Vintage Poster by Gary Orr, 1950
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
depicts a billowing 48-star American flag, in front of an orange and blue sky. The text reads “Now Lets
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Statue of Liberty Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
statue are large, waving 48-star American flags. At top center, a bald eagle carrying the American shield
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
no-nonsense Marine drill instructor, pointing directly at the viewer, in front of a 48-star American
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
48 Star Flag, Vintage
Located in Acworth, GA
Authentic vintage 48 star flag made of printed cotton. The 48 star flag was used from 1912-1959
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
Materials
Cotton
48 Star Flag, Vintage
Located in Acworth, GA
Authentic vintage 48 Star Flag made of printed cotton with sewn edges.
The 48 Star Flag was used
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
Materials
Cotton
Antique 48 Star Flag, 1912-1914
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique 48 star flag 1912-1914. This star arrangement was only used for two years. Starched gauze
Category
Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
Antique 48 Star Flag, circa 1912-1914
Located in Acworth, GA
Antique 48 star flag, circa 1912-1914. This star arrangement was only used for two years.
Museum
Category
Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
Crocheted 48 Star Flag
Located in North Egremont, MA
Charming example of American patriotism during the 1st World War. The flag is conceived as two
Category
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
The Stars and Stripes circa 1917 by Geo D.Roper, Rockford, IL 48 Star Flag
By John Roper
Located in Billerica, MA
up until the 48 star flag. Flags included: January 1, 1776 (Grand Union Flag), June 14th 1777 (13
Category
Vintage 1910s American American Colonial Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Circa 1930 48 Star Chenille Flag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930 exceptional hand made chenille 48 star flag with brush fringe on all four border sides
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Nautical Americana 48 Star Navy Ensign No. 5 1900 " USS Boston"
By United States Navy
Located in Palm City, FL
made as a 48 Star flag rather than the official 45 Star flag has been lost to the vagaries of history
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Framed American Flag
Located in Bedford, NY
ENCASED IN GLASS AND WOOD FRAME, 48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG MADE IN 1930 WHEN THERE WERE 48 STATES
Category
Vintage 1930s American Shadow Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Enormous 48 Star American Flag
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Enormous early American flag. 48 sewn stars. Color still vibrant.
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star WWII War Era Flag
Located in Acworth, GA
48 Star WWII War era flag...On the original stick. Printed cotton.
Frame 24 x 20
Museum framing
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
48 Star Flag Pillow W/homespun Linen Backing/down Filled
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VINTAGE 48 STAR FLAG PILLOW WITH HOMESPUN LINEN BACKING AND DOWN & FEATHER FILLED.GREAT NAUTICAL OR
Category
Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws
Large Hand Crochet 48 Star Flag with Blue Cotton Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental hand made . hand crochet and in cotton 48 star flag pillow has all the original
Category
Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Flag - Crocheted WWI-WWII Era
Located in York County, PA
qualities apparent in the stars, which have starfish-like shapes.
The 48 star flag became official in
Category
20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG
Located in York County, PA
RARE AND STRIKING 48 STAR FLAG WITH BOLD OVERPRINTED TEXT ADVERTISING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
Category
Vintage 1930s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Flag, Staggered Rows On A Royal Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
, 1912-1918:
48 star American national parade flag, printed on coarse glazed cotton. The stars of the
Category
20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR FLAG, CANTON RESTING ON THE WAR STRIPE, MADE IN FRANCE DURING WWII TO WELCOME U.S. TROOPS
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Big Vintage 48 Star Flag/Cotton Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S COTTON OVERSIZE FULL SIZE FLAG PILLOW W/LINEN BACKING. DOWN & FEATHER FILLED IN GREAT
Category
Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Extra Large 48 Star Flag Pillow/Printed Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LARGE VINTAGE FULL SIZE FLAG PILLOW/48 STAR W/LINEN BACK.DOWN & FEATHER FILLED.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Upholstered 48 Star Flag Ottoman with Painted Turned Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and patriotic large ottoman upholstered in a 48 star embroidered wool flag. The spool
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs
48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS, DESIGNED AND COMMISSIONED BY WAYNE WHIPPLE, 1909-1912, A RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRED EXAMPLE
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early 20th Century 48 Star Flag Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky flag quilt has 48 hand sewn stars with clam shell quilting. The indigo blue is very
Category
Vintage 1920s American Country Quilts
Materials
Cotton
48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare & Early 20thc Polish cotton 48 star Flag w/ Metal Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing polished cotton flag has the original red,white & blue ties for hanging .The stars are
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
WWII Period 48 Star Flag, made by the U.S. Navy at Mare Island, California
Located in York County, PA
MARCH, 1941:
48 star American national flag, made during World War II and signed along the reverse
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 STAR MIXED FABRIC FLAG PILLOWS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MIXED FABRIC POLY/COTTON 48 STAR FLAG PILLOWS W/ DOWN & FEATHER INSERTS.ONLY TWO AVALABLE 145. EACH
Category
Vintage 1940s American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down
FRAMED 48 STAR SILK FLAG IN ANTIQUE FRAME
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920'S FRAMED SILK 48 STAR FLAG IN A ANTIQUE BLACK PAINTED FRAME.
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star American Flag Pillow w/Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
48 STAR FLAG PILLOW W/DOWN AND FEATHER INSERT AND A 19THC LINEN BACKING.
Category
Early 20th Century American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Large Vintage 48 Star/Wool Flag Pillow with Down Fill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LARGE VINTAGE 48 STAR FLAG PILLOW WITH LINEN BACKING.DOWN & FEATHER FILLED.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws
Vintage 48 Star Larger Parade Stick Flag Pillows w/Linen Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VINTAGE 48 STAR FLAG PILLOWS W/ HOMESPUN LINEN BACKING.DOWN &FEATHER FILLED. SMALL $95. EACH
Category
Vintage 1930s American Pillows and Throws
Early 20Th c 48 Star Framed Shps Flag in Custom Distressed Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 48 star flag was once a Los Angeles Federal Courthouse flag. It is stamped Los Angeles
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
48 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Cornflower Blue Canton, ca 1896-1918
Located in York County, PA
regimented pattern that consisted of 6 justified rows of 8 stars.
The 48 star flag became official a few
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 31.5 in W 47.5 in D 2.5 in
48-Star Parade Flag in Large-Scale Dancing Row Pattern
Located in York County, PA
size.
Some 48 star flags have been found with hand-written and printed dates ranging as early as
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Large-Scale Parade American Flag
Located in York County, PA
).
Before 1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico
Category
Vintage 1910s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CROCHETED, WWI - WWI ERA
Located in York County, PA
scarlet red stripes, and a cotton sleeve along the hoist end.
The 48 star flag represents
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Parade Flag in a Staggered Row Pattern, on a Cornflower Blue Canton
Located in York County, PA
48 Star Parade Flag in a Staggered Row Pattern, on a Cornflower Blue Canton, 1896-1918: 48 star
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Beadwork American Flag
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR BEADWORK AMERICAN FLAG, CA 1912-1920:
While many Native American beaded items include
Category
20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star American Parade Flag with Dancing Rows of Canted Stars, ca 1912-1918
Located in York County, PA
1912, 48 star flags were sometimes produced in anticipation of the future addition of New Mexico and
Category
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 36 in W 47 in D 2.5 in
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48 Star Flag For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 48 star flag available at 1stDibs. Each 48 star flag for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and linen. There are many kinds of the 48 star flag you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 48 star flag bearing Neoclassical or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 48 star flag over the years, but those crafted by American Flag & Banner Co. and Hortie-Van Manufacturing Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 48 Star Flag?
A 48 star flag can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,595, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
Finding the Right Memorabilia-political-patriotic for You
Memorabilia from historical events hold endless value, with every piece telling a story. Antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia express pride and heritage and include campaign posters, banners and recruitment advertisements.
World War II posters bring history to life. They celebrate the heroes who fought for their country, as do buttons, flags and banners from this era. Beyond the initial goals of political campaign memorabilia — which served to prominently position candidates in front of voters and amplify a candidate’s platform — vintage campaign prints, posters, buttons and more are interesting relics of another time and place. And like a lot of folk art, these items are imbued with narrative and make for colorful and meaningful additions to shelves and walls.
Find a range of international patriotic items on 1stDibs — banners from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II are available, as are nesting dolls of the Russian royal family from the 1900s. Each item is a rare treasure, and historic finds like these add meaning to a space. Items promoting women’s right to vote inspire hope. Letters signed by presidents are treasured by admirers.
The range of these works on 1stDibs includes European and American campaign buttons, textiles and flags (and other works in fabric), uniforms and hats. Each piece of antique and vintage political and patriotic memorabilia is a slice of history, making for a unique gift or collector’s item.
Questions About 48 Star Flag
- When did the flag have 42 stars?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022American flags had 42 stars for a very brief period of time following the official statehood of Washington on November 11, 1889. When Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890, the flag had 43 stars. Only a small number of manufacturers produced flags with only 42 stars. You'll find a selection of antique American flags on 1stDibs.
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