34 Star Flag / SOLD

34 Star Flag - Inventory Number:  FLA 056 / SOLD

Outstanding original 1861 example of a hand-sewn American flag from the American Civil War.  This example features stars sewn on both sides, vivid colors, and in excellent condition for the age with signs of use and minor loss at the outer corners of the top and bottom stripes from being flown. This is well-construction from wool and cotton with sewn grommets. A desirable size which is reasonable to frame and display.  This example measures 3’9” x 5’5”.  Overall, an awesome example of a size that was commonly used in the field and sent off to war!

Constructed of cotton and wool material consisting of a blue canton with 34 white stars in the upper left quadrant and thirteen equally positioned stripes, 7 red and 6 white.

General History

The United States National 34-Star flag was adopted with the admission of Kansas as the 34th state in January 1861. It was used until 1863 when West Virginia became a state. At no time did the national flag lose stars. Since the United States believed that secession from the Union was illegal, the flag continued to bear the stars of all the states of the Union, even the Southern states. Flag makers had several designs for the 34-star flag.

Inventory Number:  FLA 056 / SOLD