Flags
39-Star “Unofficial” American Flag For North Dakota
c. 1889, Rare 39-Star “Unofficial” American Parade Flag, Printed upon White Silk, with its Original Pole, for North Dakota entering into the Union, Choice Very Fine.
This bright, colorful 16" x 12" Silk Parade Flag is attached upon its original 25" long Wooden Dowel for waving by hand in a parade. Having 39-Stars, this Flag was issued at the time of North Dakota's Admission to the Union in 1889. As South Dakota was also admitted as the 40th State ON THE SAME DAY, this Flag became instantly obsolete! During this time period when new flags were commissioned to keep up with the new states, upon the 39th state to enter into the union, three other states were admitted as well. New Flags only came out every July 4th, therefore, there was No “Official” American Flag in 1889 made with 39-Stars. This “Unofficial” American Flag was likely a display Flag used at political rallies and parades during that time used in celebration. There is a small tear at the bottom left where it has somewhat separated from the pole, a pull at the top of the canton plus several pulls on the right side. Overall, this Flag highly attractive, colorful and bright with excellent originality and eye appeal for display.