Beschreibung:

Comprising a 48-star example and two 45-star examples. The largest, 72 x 116 in., is a wool 48-star flag, with machine-sewn, double-applique cotton stars configured in six rows of eight on canton. The fly is constructed of 13 machine-sewn stripes. The hoist is cotton with one metal grommet of the two original remaining, and "Sterling / Reg. US Pat Off / All Wool Double Warp / Bunting." The next, approx. 58.5 x 92 in., is a wool 45-star flag, with machine-sewn, double-applique cotton stars configured in rows of 8-7-8-7-8-7 on canton. The fly is constructed of 13 machine-sewn stripes. The hoist is cotton with two metal grommets and a rope at one end. Another approx. 55.5 x 90 in., wool 45-star flag, with machine-sewn, double-applique cotton stars configured in rows of 8-7-8-7-8-7 on canton. The fly is constructed of 13 machine-sewn stripes. The hoist is cotton with two metal grommets. Utah was the 45th state added to the Union in January 1896, with the flag becoming official on July 4 of that year. It was the official flag for 12 years. In 1912, two stars were added to the flag representing Arizona and New Mexico. Provenance:Property from the Collection of Michael and Janice Doniger, Chicago, Illinois Condition: Conditions vary. General wear and toning on all flags. Small holes and tears. One of the two 45-star flags exhibits wear, fading, holes, and damage to a greater degree than the other flags. Please see images at Cowans.com.