Lot 826
Vintage United States Flags & Bunting. Three items: 1) 36 Star Guidon (swallow-tailed) U.S. Flag, polished muslin, red, white & blue, 24" x 36". Framed: 28" x 47". Some fraying along the edges, minor age fading but overall in excellent condition. The 36 Star Flag was to last for two years (1865-1867) and the only President to serve under it was Andrew Johnson. 2) 35 Star Double Wreath Patterned U.S. Flag, cotton, 45" x 79", cotton backed for preservation. Red stripes very good, white stripes heavily toned with small stains and punctures throughout. The blue field of stars is completely turned and heavily dry-rotted. Nevertheless stars are present. The 35 Star Flag was to last two years (1863-1865) with President Abraham Lincoln serving under this flag. 3) Bunting, muslin, 23" x 21' (roll), red, white & blue ground and stars. Vintage original bunting from the 1860s in overall remarkable condition.
Estimated Value $400 - 750.
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| Realized $1,046 |
