[FLAGS]. 48-star American parade flag identified to eight women, likely honoring their naturalization as US citizens. 1914.

15 x 23 1/2 in. silk flag with 48 printed stars configured in 8/8/8/8/8/8 horizontal rows (soiling and small holes near edges). Machine-embroidered in red on the bottom two white stripes are the names of eight women likely honoring their naturalization as US citizens. The year “1914” is embroidered on the lower right corner.
Accompanying the flag is a fragment of its original frame’s chipboard backing on which was inscribed in pencil: “To Miss Libuse Hajeck, July 5 1914.” This date likely coincides with the day after citizenship was attained since traditionally naturalization ceremonies were conducted on the Fourth of July. Perhaps the group of women presented the flag to Miss Hajeck as a token of their friendship or in appreciation for helping them become citizens. This flag has been exhibited at several museums.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
J. Richard Pierce Collection of American Parade Flags