32 x 56 in. All cotton. Machine-sewn. No hoist (there are two small strings in corners on that side). This flag has been backed with cotton. Stars in six rows of seven stars each. 42 stars was never an official flag. Five stars were added on July 4, 1890: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington (42nd state Nov. 1889) and Idaho (July 3, 1890). Very likely many of these were made to celebrate Washington's statehood, not knowing that Idaho would be admitted at the last minute!Someone has penned "1889 Wash." on the lower left (last) star. Condition: Fabric stiff and toned. Red and especially blue fabric faded.
32 x 56 in. All cotton. Machine-sewn. No hoist (there are two small strings in corners on that side). This flag has been backed with cotton. Stars in six rows of seven stars each. 42 stars was never an official flag. Five stars were added on July 4, 1890: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington (42nd state Nov. 1889) and Idaho (July 3, 1890). Very likely many of these were made to celebrate Washington's statehood, not knowing that Idaho would be admitted at the last minute!Someone has penned "1889 Wash." on the lower left (last) star. Condition: Fabric stiff and toned. Red and especially blue fabric faded.
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