A 31-Star American Flag commemorating California used in the John C. Fremont Presidential Campaign of 1864 circa 1864 Hand-sewn, single appliqued cotton stars arranged in rows of 6,6,7,6,6 on a four-part wool bunting canton, wool bunting stripes, a linen hoist with whip-stitched grommets, inscribed in ink, "South Keene, E Joslin, US Flag used during Freemont Presidential Camp, Keene, N.H.- which started May 27, 1864, was in donor's family prior." 12 ft. x 20 ft. PROVENANCE: The "E. Joslin" inscribed on the hoist was probably Edward Joslin (1810-1901), a prominent South Keene manufacturer. Among his business interests was Joslin & Fay, manufacturers of power mortising, tenoning and moulding machines. Joslin and his partners became the largest makers of wood-working machinery in the country. He also had interests in textile, shoe and furniture manufacturing and served as Director of the Keene National Bank from 1850 to 1901, and as the bank President for 30 years.
A 31-Star American Flag commemorating California used in the John C. Fremont Presidential Campaign of 1864 circa 1864 Hand-sewn, single appliqued cotton stars arranged in rows of 6,6,7,6,6 on a four-part wool bunting canton, wool bunting stripes, a linen hoist with whip-stitched grommets, inscribed in ink, "South Keene, E Joslin, US Flag used during Freemont Presidential Camp, Keene, N.H.- which started May 27, 1864, was in donor's family prior." 12 ft. x 20 ft. PROVENANCE: The "E. Joslin" inscribed on the hoist was probably Edward Joslin (1810-1901), a prominent South Keene manufacturer. Among his business interests was Joslin & Fay, manufacturers of power mortising, tenoning and moulding machines. Joslin and his partners became the largest makers of wood-working machinery in the country. He also had interests in textile, shoe and furniture manufacturing and served as Director of the Keene National Bank from 1850 to 1901, and as the bank President for 30 years.
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