Title: Star portion of 1870-80s American flag, possibly used as US Navy “Union Jack” Author: Place: Publisher: Date: 1877ca. Description: Well-worn and stained flag remnant, 28 x 33 inches, probably wool material, with 38 white stars on a field of blue, dating this between July 1877 and July 1890. This may be the star portion of a large American flag, which became detached from the red-and-white stripes, but the particular configuration of the stars suggests it might also have been used as a US Navy "Union Jack", possibly flown aboard a Navy or Coast Guard sailing vessel after the Civil War. Lot Amendments Withdrawn Condition: Some wear and staining otherwise very good Item number: 251096
Title: Star portion of 1870-80s American flag, possibly used as US Navy “Union Jack” Author: Place: Publisher: Date: 1877ca. Description: Well-worn and stained flag remnant, 28 x 33 inches, probably wool material, with 38 white stars on a field of blue, dating this between July 1877 and July 1890. This may be the star portion of a large American flag, which became detached from the red-and-white stripes, but the particular configuration of the stars suggests it might also have been used as a US Navy "Union Jack", possibly flown aboard a Navy or Coast Guard sailing vessel after the Civil War. Lot Amendments Withdrawn Condition: Some wear and staining otherwise very good Item number: 251096
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